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Truckers will stay off the road to protest against the implementation of GST, along with hikes in diesel prices, which has made business difficult for them.
Lorry owners in Karnataka and neighbouring states have decided to join the two-day strike from Monday called by All India Motor Transport Congress to protest against "unscientific" Goods and Services Tax (GST) and hike in diesel prices.
In a release, South Zone Motor Transporters' Welfare Association General Secretary G R Shanmugappa said the GST has led to double taxation with owners and transporters paying tax for the same vehicle. The association has also demanded a cut in diesel prices and removal of 347 toll plazas to mitigate the problems of the transporters.
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