BJP stir peaceful

By Our Staff Correspondent

JAIPUR, DEC. 4. A daylong Statewide ``Chakka Jam'' (Stop Wheel) agitation organised by the Opposition BJP on all national and State highways in Rajasthan passed off peacefully today.

There were a few minor incidents of altercation between the BJP activists and police officials in Bikaner and Jaipur.

The agitation was organised by the State unit of BJP to protest against the Congress(I)-led Government's alleged failure to deal with the drought situation and the ``anti-people'' decisions taken during its two- year rule. The State Government had pressed additional police forces, including the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC), into service in all districts as a precautionary measure.

Bus services of Rajasthan Roadways were partially affected, while trucks were stopped at a number of places. However, private vehicles were allowed to move, though a few cases of arguments between drivers and BJP party workers were reported from several places. The railway services were completely kept out of the agitation.

Send this article to Friends by E-Mail

Section  : Other States
Previous : State seeks WB funds for tourism infrastructure
Next     : Bengal asked to donate 2 lakhs to 'right' a
           'wrong'