YSRCP stages novel protest in Vizag against fuel price hike
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) held a unique protest in Vizag against the rising fuel prices, following directives from party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. Protesters used various modes of transport, including bullock carts and donkey cycles, to highlight their grievances. Party leaders criticized the government for failing to fulfill promises to reduce fuel costs, which have significantly burdened the public.
- ▪The YSRCP organized a protest rally in Vizag against high fuel prices.
- ▪Protesters used bullock carts, donkey cycles, and rickshaws to draw attention.
- ▪Party leaders condemned the government for not reducing fuel prices despite prior promises.
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Adhering to the directives of party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) organised a unique protest rally here on Monday,condemning the TDP-led alliance government’s failure to reduce fuel prices.Led by YSRCP district president K.K. Raju, party leaders and cadres marched from their party offices to the tehsildar offices using bullock carts, donkey, rickshaws, and autos to register their protestThe protesters used donkey to turn it into a 'Donkey Cycle’ that drew attention of onlooker at the Clock Tower opposite Jagadamba Junction in the city.Speaking on the occasion, K.K. Raju strongly condemned the government, stating that despite promising to slash fuel rates before the elections, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has betrayed citizens.
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