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On Saturday, a large number of diesel auto drivers staged a sit-in protest near the Manipur University gate, demanding the government revert its decision. Such a move will reduce traffic congestion and also cut down on noise air air pollution, he had said. "Placards reading 'We condemn the decision of the state', and 'Kill our families before putting ban on diesel auto' and 'We will not terminate the service' were seen at the protest. IMPHAL: The city's drivers have decried the recent move by the state government to replace diesel auto rickshaws with battery-powered ones.During a meeting on traffic regulations last Wednesday, chief minister N Biren Singh suggested introducing e-rickshaws or battery-based vehicles for public transportation in and around the Khwairamband Bazaar area. A similar protest was staged on Friday at RIMS Road.Demanding that the government review the decision and allow normal operations of diesel autos, the drivers cautioned that they might be compelled to launch an agitation if their plights are not addressed..