Truckers Protest: MP Collectors' ‘aukat' remark raises eyebrows, says he regrets it

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Hit-and-run law: All you need to know about nationwide protest by truckers In the video, Kanyal can be heard asking the protestors to avoid taking the law into their own hands, to which a representative replied by asking the collector to “talk nicely". The response sent Kanyal into a rage and he retorted with, “kya karoge tum? kya aukat hain tunhari?" (Translation: What will you do? What is your social standing/status?) The representative then said that their protest was for this lack of ‘aukat’.

He was taken out of the room by a policeman. Watch the video here: After the controversial incident went viral on social media, Kanyal posted a video clarifying his position.

He said during the meeting with 250 truck and bus drivers on January 2 many of them make a ruckus. Also Read | Truck drivers' protest: THESE states, cities say they have adequate fuel stock — 'Don't panic buy' "The meeting was held to tell them to raise their issues democratically but one of them was trying to incite others and threatening to intensify the stir, because of which I used these words.

I express regret if anyone is hurt by my words. However, nobody will be allowed to take the law in his hand," he stated.

Watch here: The widespread demonstrations carried out by truck drivers across India have arisen from their resistance to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), a recently enacted criminal code. The focal point of contention within this legal structure pertains to the increased penalties for hit-and-run incidents, a provision vehemently criticized by truckers who refer to it as a “kaala kanoon" or “black law." Also Read | Lok Sabha passes 3 criminal code bills with 97 Opposition MPs suspended: ‘Punishment would be less if...’ Highlights According to