Many countries of the world have imposed various restrictions to prevent the infection of corona epidemic. In such a situation, the Canadian government has made vaccination mandatory. In protest against this, truck drivers have started a demonstration in the Canadian capital Ottawa. In view of this, the local mayor has declared emergency.
Ottawa: In the midst of the Corona epidemic, the governments of many countries including India are making the public aware about vaccination, as well as appealing to apply the vaccine. Meanwhile, the Canadian government has made vaccination mandatory. Truck drivers have been protesting against this decision of the government for the last one week. In view of this, the Mayor of Canada's capital Ottawa has declared a state of emergency.
Mayor said - a situation of danger had become
According to Mayor Jim Watson, the city had completely spiraled out of control. The number of protesters is more than the police. He said the protest posed a threat to the safety of the residents of the city. Truckers have created a worrying situation in the downtown area of Ottawa. Cars and tents have blocked the highways. Let us tell you that this demonstration called 'Freedom Convoy' started against the government's decision that it will be necessary for all truck drivers to apply the Kovid vaccine. The mayor says that in such a situation the support of the court and the government is needed.
Demonstration started from 29 January
Let us tell you that the protesters reached the capital on 29 January to protest against the government making vaccination mandatory. They parked their trucks in the middle of the city streets and built tents and makeshift shelters. This caused panic among city officials and frustration among residents, leading to chaos in the capital.
Mayor told truck drivers insensitive
Mayor Watson called truck drivers 'insensitive'. He says that the truck drivers are constantly blowing horns and sirens. Along with this, partying while bursting firecrackers. Demonstrations began as protests by truck drivers angered by the necessity of a vaccine when crossing the US-Canadian border, but turned into widespread protests against COVID-19 health restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government.
Police appealed not to help the protesters
Local people have complained to the police about the constant honking and harassment by the protesters. However, the truck driver and his supporters have said that the protest will continue until the Covid restrictions are lifted. The police have appealed to the people not to help the protesters to sit on the dharna. Regarding this, the local police has tweeted saying that those who provide any kind of support or material to the protesters can be arrested.
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