The ongoing farmers’ protest on Delhi borders is causing immense hardships. With the protest entering 24th day, the transporters are feeling the pinch as borders are closed for traffic movement.
Transporters say, they are suffering losses of Rs 1 to 2 crore on daily basis.
“The entire business has been stalled for 24 days, on the other hand the transporters are facing penalty due to non-payment of government tax on time. Apart from this, about five thousand unorganized daily laborers and pulldars associated with this business have reached the brink of hunger,” alleged transporters.
The President of the Transport Association, Kamlesh Pandit said at this time a large number of trucks are standing on the highway toll tax filled with goods.
“They have also exhausted their money which was for their daily needs and food. Our employees are eating food in the langars at the protest sites. A large number of
trunks are lined up in the Transport City. Every day, people associated with this business are losing one to two crores,” said Pandit.
“Due to lack of work, the laborers and pullers have been forced to cut the shanks. They barely get only one or two vehicles to load. If this movement stays for a few more days, then vegetables, fruits and all the items of ration will become expensive,” he said.