Trouble has erupted ahead of AP Dhillon's highly anticipated concert at the rally Ground in Sector-25, Chandigarh. As the Chandigarh Tricity Cab Union has gone on hunger strike. The union, led by President Amandeep Singh, is demanding immediate action from the admission regarding unresolved issues. The strike is being held at the rally ground to press for their long-pending demands, which the union claims have been ignored by local authorities for an extended period.
The union’s protest has now become a point is comment with the administration. Amandeep Singh warned that the protest would Intensify and could potentially evolve into a large save demonstration if the administration fails to address the issue soon.
Fear of impact on AP Dhillon's show
AP Dhillon's music show, which was earlier to be held in Sector 34, has now been shifted to Sector 25. There is a lot of enthusiasm among the city residents about this show, but the strike of the cab union has created a crisis in the event. If the protesters remain in their place, the operation of the show may be disrupted.
challenge for administration
This concert has already been approved by the administration, but the union strike at the rally ground has become a new challenge for the administration. The cab union's protest could disrupt traffic around the venue, causing inconvenience to concertgoers.
Union President Amandeep Singh said that on October 23, 2024, at the STC office in Sector 17, Chandigarh, Punjab Deputy State Transport Commissioner Manjeet Singh had assured us that the aggregator draft rules were being prepared. However, to date, no concrete progress has been made in this direction.
He said that on November 5, 2024, the then Deputy Commissioner Vinay Pratap had assured that the Aggregator Rules 2024 and minimum rates would be notified with necessary amendments within four weeks. Now, even after 6 weeks, this promise is also incomplete.
Meanwhile, the administration faces further pressure with reported news of additional concerns in Chandigarh. A ban on carrying weapons is being imposed, alongside stricter regulations in preparation for the upcoming civic elections. As tensions rise over both the concert and the cab union strike, all eyes are on the administration to find a quick resolution that could prevent further escalations.