In a significant protest, all buses on Route 46 have been halted for three consecutive days, opposing the alleged misconduct of a Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader. Accusations have emerged against Hiralal Kewor a TMC union leader for misappropriating the Puja bonus funds meant for bus drivers and conductors.

Details & Context

- What Happened.?

  The owners of 63 buses operating on routes 46, 46A and 46B decided to withdraw their services starting Wednesday, leaving thousands of daily passengers stranded.

- Why the Protest.?

  The bus owners and workers have accused Hiralal Kewor a TMC-affiliated union leader of mishandling the festival bonus funds meant for the bus staff.

- Impact on Commuters

  These routes connect major areas like the Airport, Baguiati, Kestopur, Chinar Park, Kakurgachi and College Street catering to thousands of daily commuters. With around 250-300 bus workers affected, the sudden suspension has caused severe inconvenience.

Quotes

- According to the Vice President of the Bengal Bus Syndicate, “We have been fighting against this misconduct for a long time but uniting everyone was challenging. Now with collective strength we decided to stop all 63 buses.”

- The accused TMC leader however denied all allegations calling them baseless.

Additional Information

- To resolve the issue, the bus owners association has already sent a formal letter to the Principal Secretary of the State Transport Department. However no solution has been reached yet.

- As a result an indefinite suspension of bus services has been announced.

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Impact Analysis

- For Commuters

  Daily passengers are the worst hit with no alternative public transport available on these busy routes.

- For Bus Owners and Staff

  The strike signifies unity among workers but continued service disruption may lead to financial losses for owners and inconvenience for staff.

- Political Angle

  The allegations have put TMC under scrutiny with opposition parties likely to use this as a weapon against the ruling party.

The bus strike on routes 46, 46A and 46B highlights the ongoing struggle of workers against alleged political misconduct. As commuters grapple with travel disruptions all eyes are now on the state transport department’s next move.

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