Demonstration over increase in entry fee
The drivers were upset that they had to pay Rs.20 for each trip to the market.If they protested against the increase, the vehicles were not allowed to enter the market with the vegetables.They staged a demonstration on Big Bazaar Street, blocking traffic for some time, to demand that the increase of Rs.10 in the fee be withdrawn. It was not clear who was the actual contractor and who gave sanction for the increase, they said.
City police officials rushed to the spot to persuade the protestors to allow traffic to move.They dispersed after being told that the issue could be sorted out when Corporation Commissioner Anshul Mishra returned after his leave.