Bjp Collecting ''Jaziya'' From People: Congress On Bus Strike In Jammu

The Congress on Wednesday lent its support to the agitation against collection of road tax at Sarore toll plaza on Jammu-Pathankot National Highway, saying the BJP has imposed a ''jazia'' in garb of road tariff.

The Congress party also held a demonstration near the newly set up toll plaza as the private bus service on Jammu-Pathankot highway remained suspended for the third day.

The congress sought immediate abolition of the tariff even as the NHAI defended its decision and sought to assure people of hassle-free movement of vehicles.

Led by former state minister Raman Bhalla, hundreds of Congress workers held demonstration near the toll plaza, seeking its immediate dismantling.

The transporters also staged demonstrations at different places for the second day, threatening a ''chakka jam'' in the entire Jammu if their demand was not met immediately.

Speaking to reporters, Mr Bhalla said the toll plaza on the highway has been set up by the government of the same party which opposed the same a few years back terming it a ''jazia'' on pilgrims.

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