All-India bandh on April 30, 2015?

sanjaykk · 28th April 2015, 18:23

Have been hearing of an All-India bandh on Thursday, April 30. Is this true?

There is confirmed news of Transport strike in Karnataka and a West Bengal bandh on the same day. But no confirmation on the All-India bandh.

Is it just a rumour?

SAJEESH · 28th April 2015, 22:10

Hi Sanjay,

It is confirmed.

Regards,

Sajeesh

Jaggu · 28th April 2015, 23:37

News i heard was there is a transport strike in Karnataka and bus, auto and cabs are participating. Nothing further, so private transportation should be on and peaceful. I hope.

This is against the new motor vehicle amendments.

WildInstincts · 28th April 2015, 23:46

No such news in Tamil Nadu. Sounds like bandh in Karnataka and West Bengal on the same day. Not an all India bandh.

TKMCE · 28th April 2015, 23:47

If media reports are to be believed, the bandh is supposed to be to protest against the proposed Road Transport and Safety Bill 2014.

In Kerala, if this materialises, to my knowledge I think this will be the fourth one of the year so far.

IPathan · 29th April 2015, 02:42

Below is a bit of information I got from oneindia.com - this will explain What and Why the bandh is called for

Quote:

All India Road Transport Workers' (AIRTW) Federations called for a nation-wide bandh on Thursday, April 30. The bandh has been called to protest against proposed Road Transport and Safety Bill 2014.

What is Road Transport and Safety Bill 2014?

BJP-led NDA government introduced the Road Transport and Safety Bill 2014
Government introduced the bill following the death of Union Minister Gopinath MundeMunde died during a road accident in Delhi in 2014 (Munde died during a road accident in Delhi in 2014)
The Bill will strengthen the way of Vehicle Regulation and Road Safety Authority
It will help the authority to issue minimum safety standards for vehicles, roads and its users
Authority will maintain a National Unified Information System
New system will have details of vehicle registrations, driving licences, insurance, permits, penalties, accidents, etc
The Bill will put an end to old practice of holding more than one driving licence
People will have only one license following a Unified Driving Licensing System as well as Automated Driving Licence tests
The bill proposes a points-based system for recording traffic violations for each licence holder
Penalty points for a driver will be displayed on his/her record for three years
A total of 12 points would lead to the suspension of licence for one year
This is over and above the fines and jail terms defined under the act

Why Bus, auto unions are protesting against the Bill?
[list][*]According to AIRTW, millions of driver, conductors and other workers will lose their employment if the provisions of the Bill is implemented

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More here: Link .

The Bill will tighten the Vehicle Regulation and Road Safety Authority prescribing minimum safety standards for vehicles, roads and its users. The authority will have to maintain a National Unified Information System, thereby centralising details on vehicle registrations, driving licences, insurance, permits, penalties, accidents, etc

Presently, there are several individuals holding more than one driving licence, the Bill will end this with a Unified Driving Licensing System as well as Automated Driving Licence tests

sanjaykk · 29th April 2015, 06:25

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Originally Posted by SAJEESH

Hi Sanjay,

It is confirmed.

Regards,

Sajeesh

Hi Sajeesh,

Any news reports you can quote that confirms it?

naveen.raju · 29th April 2015, 06:46

As of now it's confirmed here and I think everyone will support it as it will be one long weekend. May 1st, Sat and sun. Add Thursday to it and it's 4 days in a row.

sanjaykk · 29th April 2015, 07:17

Found a news link: http://www.oneindia.com/india/why-bu...e-1730248.html

Some other reports suggest that private vehicles will be spared.

the_joker · 29th April 2015, 08:25

I am planning to drive to Horanadu tomorrow. Will it be safe for me to do so? Or is it advisable not to travel?

condor · 29th April 2015, 09:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by TKMCE

If media reports are to be believed, the bandh is supposed to be to protest against the proposed Road Transport and Safety Bill 2014.

And surprisingly, Karnataka State transport is supporting the bandh. On the other hand, the private operators in KA are supporting the new Bill !!!

Support from other sections like cab operators is partial.

moralfibre · 29th April 2015, 09:14

So they are planning a protest against a stronger law? related thread.

I just wish this law gets passed sooner.

sleepyk · 29th April 2015, 09:22

I think that a stronger law would be a better thing.
There are undoubtedly going to be growing pains, with many false positives and unfair suspensions because of police greed, but our country's traffic situation has changed a lot in the past 3-4 years, and we have dire need of traffic discipline.

Though I am of the opinion that all vehicles, including private two and three wheelers and private cars should be put under the ambit of such a law.

SAJEESH · 29th April 2015, 10:15

Hi the Joker,

It is advisable to stay off the roads on April 30th. I am planning to drive on May 1st to Kerala.

Regards,
Sajeesh

raveesh_k · 29th April 2015, 10:26

This bill is very much needed. How the situation is in Bangalore:

No autos have the brake lights working
Nowadays, most auto drivers do not possess a valid drivers license
No water tankers have brake lights working
No water tankers have brakes that work perfectly
No water tankers have the registration plates that are in a legible condition
99% of the water tanker drivers do not possess a valid drivers license
Auto drivers and water tankers follow no traffic rules - especially auto drivers. They drive in the opposite lane to overtake and never wait in queue at signals.
No bus lanes in Bangalore. They overtake you from left, right and sometimes over!

Its a jungle out here!

Cheers!

28th April 2015, 18:23	#1
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28th April 2015, 22:10	#2
SAJEESH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 28 Thanked: 9 Times	Re: All-India bandh on April 30, 2015? Hi Sanjay, It is confirmed. Regards, Sajeesh
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WildInstincts BHPian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Chn<>Coimbatore Posts: 53 Thanked: 59 Times	Re: All-India bandh on April 30, 2015? No such news in Tamil Nadu. Sounds like bandh in Karnataka and West Bengal on the same day. Not an all India bandh.
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TKMCE BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 542 Thanked: 1,204 Times	Re: All-India bandh on April 30, 2015? If media reports are to be believed, the bandh is supposed to be to protest against the proposed Road Transport and Safety Bill 2014. In Kerala, if this materialises, to my knowledge I think this will be the fourth one of the year so far.
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naveen.raju Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cochin Posts: 4,834 Thanked: 8,921 Times View My Garage	Re: All-India bandh on April 30, 2015? As of now it's confirmed here and I think everyone will support it as it will be one long weekend. May 1st, Sat and sun. Add Thursday to it and it's 4 days in a row.
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29th April 2015, 07:17	#9
sanjaykk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 438 Thanked: 356 Times View My Garage	Re: All-India bandh on April 30, 2015? Found a news link: http://www.oneindia.com/india/why-bu...e-1730248.html Some other reports suggest that private vehicles will be spared.
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the_joker BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 140 Thanked: 217 Times	Re: All-India bandh on April 30, 2015? I am planning to drive to Horanadu tomorrow. Will it be safe for me to do so? Or is it advisable not to travel?
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29th April 2015, 09:14	#12
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 13,971 Times	Re: All-India bandh on April 30, 2015? So they are planning a protest against a stronger law? related thread. I just wish this law gets passed sooner.
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29th April 2015, 09:22	#13
sleepyk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 115 Thanked: 119 Times	I think that a stronger law would be a better thing. There are undoubtedly going to be growing pains, with many false positives and unfair suspensions because of police greed, but our country's traffic situation has changed a lot in the past 3-4 years, and we have dire need of traffic discipline. Though I am of the opinion that all vehicles, including private two and three wheelers and private cars should be put under the ambit of such a law.
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29th April 2015, 10:15	#14
SAJEESH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 28 Thanked: 9 Times	Re: All-India bandh on April 30, 2015? Hi the Joker, It is advisable to stay off the roads on April 30th. I am planning to drive on May 1st to Kerala. Regards, Sajeesh Last edited by GTO : 29th April 2015 at 13:28. Reason: Typo
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29th April 2015, 10:26	#15
raveesh_k BHPian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Düsseldorf Posts: 104 Thanked: 408 Times	Re: All-India bandh on April 30, 2015? This bill is very much needed. How the situation is in Bangalore: No autos have the brake lights working Nowadays, most auto drivers do not possess a valid drivers license No water tankers have brake lights working No water tankers have brakes that work perfectly No water tankers have the registration plates that are in a legible condition 99% of the water tanker drivers do not possess a valid drivers license Auto drivers and water tankers follow no traffic rules - especially auto drivers. They drive in the opposite lane to overtake and never wait in queue at signals. No bus lanes in Bangalore. They overtake you from left, right and sometimes over! Its a jungle out here! Cheers!
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