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A state-wide indefinite protest by the Odisha Driver Mahasangha (Odisha Drivers' Union) commenced on Tuesday, as transport workers across the state observed protests by refusing to drive their vehicles to press for a seven-point charter of demands.
The movement, which affects commercial and private vehicle operations in multiple districts, is being led by the union's president, Prashant Menduli and aims to highlight key grievances related to driver welfare, policy decisions, and infrastructure support.
One of the primary issues raised by the agitating drivers is their opposition to the state's move to grant vehicle-checking powe...