TDC rolls back stand
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 10 2016:
Transport and Drivers Council (TDC) has rolled back its 'Hands off steering wheel' stand along Imphal-Jiribam road, today.
Speaking to the media, H Ranjit, president of TDC, said that the Council has decided to stop their 'Hands off steering wheel' stand along the aforementioned road after a mutual agreement between the TDC representatives and Minister of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution, Commissioner Works, PWD Chief Engineer during a meeting held today.
Ranjit said,"The Minister has agreed to look into the issues and hardships faced by the drivers along this road and has assured that the authorities concerned would be notified to help ease the problems faced by the drivers along this road" .
A team led by the Chief Engineer or an official of the PWD would scout for decrepit road conditions and bridges along the Imphal-Jiribam National Highway, he added.
Ranjit further appealed to the blockade supporters to stop violence against the drivers and handymen who are risking their lives for the people.