Left parties stage demonstration against fuel price hike in Nagercoil and Thoothukudi
Left parties held protests in Nagercoil and Thoothukudi against recent fuel price hikes imposed by the union government. They argued that these increases disproportionately impact the poor and middle-class, leading to job losses and business closures. The demonstrations featured prominent party leaders condemning the government's actions and calling for a rollback of the price hikes.
- ▪Left parties protested in Nagercoil and Thoothukudi against fuel price hikes.
- ▪CPI(M) MLA R. Chellaswamy described the price increases as a 'cruel attack' on people's daily lives.
- ▪The protests highlighted the negative impact on businesses and workers due to rising fuel costs.
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Left parties staged demonstrations in Nagercoil and Thoothukudi on Thursday, condemning the union government and demanding the roll back of hikes in fuel prices, which they said severely affects the poor and middle-class people.In Nagercoil, the protest was led by Padmanabhapuram CPI(M) MLA R. Chellaswamy.Speaking at the protest, Mr. Chellaswamy said that the increase in petrol, diesel and CNG prices announced by the oil marketing company is a ‘cruel attack’ by the Modi (referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi) government on the daily lives of people.Stating that left parties strongly condemn the move, he pointed out that commercial LPG cylinders had already seen a steep hike from May 1.
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