Drivers' Day to be observed on January 14
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 09 2024:
Manipur Drivers' Association (MDA) would be organising its annual Drivers' Day observance at Manipur Press Club, Imphal on January 14.Informing this during a press meet held at its Kwakeithel office, here on Monday, MDA general secretary Sanjay Kshetrimayum appealed to drivers across the state including those, who have retired, to participate in the observance.
He appealed to CSOs, clubs and organisations not to call any bandh or blockade on the day.
He also reiterated the association's long pending demand for declaration of Drivers' Day as general holiday or restricted holiday.
Sanjay also demanded the government to withdraw the new bill passed by the Central government for awarding 10 years imprisonment and penalty of Rs 7 lakh for drivers involved in hit-and-run case while adding that MDA will join the nationwide protest if the government fails to withdraw the bill.