The Mizoram Commercial Vehicle Union (MCVU) has decided to withdraw its indefinite strike scheduled from October 14, which was initially planned to protest against the hike in petrol and diesel prices. The decision was reached following a meeting between MCVU leaders and Chief Minister Lalduhoma, where the chief minister requested them to await the outcome of a Cabinet meeting scheduled for October 16.
During the discussions, the chief minister assured that the Public Works Department (PWD) and construction companies would expedite the repair of dilapidated national and intrastate highways within their jurisdictions. MCVU’s Malsawma stated that this agreement led to the union’s decision to withdraw the planned strike.
The Mizoram government had earlier increased the prices of diesel and petrol by Rs 4 per litre from September 1, which included a new levy of Rs 2 per litre for a social infrastructure and services cess, and an additional Rs 2 per litre for road maintenance.
Meanwhile, truck owners’ associations have decided to proceed with an indefinite strike starting from Monday to protest the poor condition of National Highway-306 (NH-306), especially the Sairang-Darlui sector.
Truckers’ Associations Highlight Poor Road Conditions
The Mizoram Truck Driver Association, Mizoram Tipper Association of Driver and Owner, and Mizoram Indane Driver Welfare issued a joint statement highlighting the deteriorating state of NH-306, which serves as the main route linking Mizoram to Assam and the rest of India. The truckers emphasized that the Sairang-Darlui sector remains in poor condition, posing serious risks to their safety.
The associations have announced that they will cease operations on NH-306 until repairs are completed, ensuring that the route is safe for truckers to use. The upcoming strike highlights ongoing concerns over infrastructure and road safety in the region, urging authorities to take swift action.