Archive · 3 Aug 2025
INTTUC Feud Disrupts LPG Supply in Jalpaiguri, India
In Jalpaiguri, India, a fight between two groups within a worker's union caused problems with getting cooking gas.
The argument was about a new deal for truck drivers who deliver the gas.
One group didn't like the deal because they thought the drivers wouldn't get enough money or good conditions.
They shut down the gas plant for a while to protest.
The other group supported the deal, saying it was fair.
This disagreement caused a delay in gas deliveries and made the political party look bad.
The local party leader is trying to get both groups to agree.
A dispute between factions of the Trinamool Congress's INTTUC union in Jalpaiguri disrupted LPG supply.
The disagreement stemmed from a pact regarding truck drivers' salaries and working conditions.
One faction, led by Krishna Das, opposed the agreement, alleging it didn't adequately benefit drivers.
The opposing faction, led by Tapan Dey, defended the agreement, stating it was reached following government guidelines.
The protest, which included a two-hour gate closure at the LPG refilling plant, caused disruption.
- Who
- Two factions within the INTTUC union, led by Tapan Dey and Krishna Das, and truck drivers.
- What
- A dispute between factions of the INTTUC union over a pact for truck drivers.
- When
- A protest occurred on a Saturday, resulting in a two-hour closure of the LPG refilling plant.
- Where
- Jalpaiguri, India, specifically at the Indian Oil Corporation LPG refilling plant.
- Why
- Disagreement over a pact for truck drivers' salaries and working conditions; one faction believed the agreement did not adequately benefit the drivers.
Opposition Faction
Supporting Faction
Agreement Terms
Opposition Faction
Believed the agreement didn't sufficiently benefit truck drivers.
Supporting Faction
Believed the agreement was in accordance with government rules.
Response to the Agreement
Opposition Faction
They protested the agreement.
Supporting Faction
They supported the agreement.
- Location
- Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India
- Organization
- INTTUC (Trinamool Congress's workers' front)
- Incident
- Gate closure at LPG refilling plant
- Disputed Agreement
- Truck drivers' salary revision
- Number of Truck Drivers
- ~200