MDA extends help to stranded drivers
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 08 2023:
The Manipur Drivers' Association (MDA) has provided rice, lentils and potable water to the truck drivers stranded along National Highway 39 (Imphal to Dimapur road) owing to ANSAM's indefinite economic blockade.
The essential items were distributed in collaboration with Senapati District Truck Owners' Association, Senapati Truck Drivers' Union, Akhil Bharatiya Truck Owners' Association.
With the assistance of Mao Police, MDA also distributed medicines to the stranded truck drivers in case of any illnesses.
Speaking in this connection, Senapati District Truck Owners' Association advisor Dikho shared that due to the indefinite economic blockade, many truck drivers have been stranded and left to face various impediments.
Highlighting a few of their difficulties, he shared that some truck drivers have fallen sick and their money to purchase food and other essential items is fast dwindling.
Thus, Dikho appealed to the State Government to hash out an agreement with ANSAM (All Naga Students' Association Manipur) so that the indefinite economic blockade will be lifted and end the inconveniences inflicted upon truck drivers.