The All Assam Joint Forum of Motor Transport Workers has called a 48-hour chakka bandh on January 8 and 9 in support to the nationwide strike called by central trade unions and federations against Centre's Anti-Public policy.

The protest will be staged against the amendment of the Motor Vehicle Act and privatisation of the transport sector.
"Motor Vehicle Amendment (MVA) Bill-2017" is completely against the benefit of the transport labours and workers.So, to oppose the new Amendment Bill, we will hold a protest on 8 and 9 January." – said forum.