YSRCP calls for State-wide protest against fuel price hike on May 18
The YSRCP has announced state-wide protests on May 18 against rising fuel prices in Andhra Pradesh. Party leaders criticized the state government for increasing the financial burden on citizens, particularly affecting farmers and middle-class families. They also raised concerns about political intimidation and misuse of police powers against dissenting voices.
- ▪The YSRCP is organizing protests on May 18 in response to fuel price hikes.
- ▪Party leaders claim that fuel prices in Andhra Pradesh are the highest in the country.
- ▪Concerns were raised about the government's alleged misuse of police machinery to suppress dissent.
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The YSRCP has called for State-wide protests on May 18 (Monday) against the hike in petrol and diesel prices.Addressing a teleconference with party regional coordinators, district presidents, MLAs, parliamentary observers, constituency coordinators, and leaders of affiliated wings on Sunday, party State coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy accused the State government of imposing an additional burden on the public “despite promising to reduce fuel prices.”The fuel prices in Andhra Pradesh were the highest in the country, he said, adding that it burdened farmers, transport operators, small traders and middle-class families, who are already struggling with rising living costs.Mr. Reddy said the fuel price hike would lead to an increase in prices of essential commodities.
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