Rahul Gandhi's ‘Shehanshah Ke Farmaan’ jibe at Centre over truck drivers protest
Hindustan TimesCongress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out at the Narendra Modi government over the strike by transporters over the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita's provisions on road accident. While more than 150 MPs were suspended, Shahenshah in Parliament enacted a law against drivers, the backbone of the Indian economy, which could have fatal consequences,” Gandhi posted on social media platform X. The Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita replaced the British era Indian Penal Code, states that the drivers who cause a serious road accident due to negligent driving and run away without informing the police or any administrative official can face punishment of up to 10 years or a fine of ₹7 lakh. Home secretary to meet protesting truck drivers Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla is set to meet the protesting drivers in the evening and the issue likely to be resolved amicably, PTI reported.