Truckers strikes in India have caused heavy traffic jams, long queues at fuel stations, and a panic situation among the people. The protests are triggered by the provisions under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), which states that a driver who causes a serious road accident through negligent driving and flees without reporting the incident will face up to 10 years in prison or a fine of Rs 7 lakh.
Truck Drivers Strike Live Latest News Updates: The state-wide strike by drivers in Madhya Pradesh has entered its second day as a demonstration against the newly enacted law that increases the jail term in hit-and-run cases. The strike has caused disruptions to various services across the state since Monday. Nearly one-third of petrol pumps in major cities like Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Ujjain, and Jabalpur reportedly ran dry on Tuesday, leading to long queues at remaining operational pumps.Public transport services in the state capital remained suspended for the second consecutive day, leaving many people confined to their homes. Commuters, including school-going children, faced difficulties as buses remained off the roads. Several schools that were scheduled to reopen on Tuesday had to remain closed due to the unavailability of transportation.Under the new law, hit-and-run cases now carry a 10-year jail term and a fine of Rs 7 lakh. The drivers union, in protest, submitted a memorand