Srinagar, Dec. 9 -- Accusing the government of "consistent neglect" and "discriminatory policies", the Jammu and Kashmir Transport Welfare Association on Tuesday announced a one-day token strike on December 15, warning that the transport sector is "on the verge of collapse" due to official apathy and long-pending grievances.
Addressing reporters in Srinagar, the Association's General Secretary, Sheikh Mohammad Yousuf, said transporters from both Jammu and Kashmir have unanimously decided to suspend operations for a day to protest the government's "failure to resolve key issues" despite repeated representations. He said the strike is intended to highlight the crisis facing thousands of families dependent on the sector.
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