The CPI(M) staged a dharna at the district Collector’s office here on Tuesday in protest against rise in petrol, diesel and lPG prices and other failures of the Union Government.
“The Narendra Modi Government came to power in 2014 on the promise of ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Bikash’. But in these three years, petrol and diesel have risen and 58 per cent of country’s resources have gone into the pocket of rich people, who constitute only one per cent of population. While the Centre has withdrawn its share from public sector companies, private firms have been given financial concession of Rs 11 lakh crore,” alleged the agitating members.
They demanded petrol, diesel and other petroleum products be brought under the GST soon.
CPM Puri district members Jagannath Deo, Pitabasa Behera, Umakant Jena, Rabati Ballav Mohapatra, Ranjit Nayak and Hiramani Mohapatra sat on the dharna. later they submitted a memorandum, addressed to the President, before the district Collector.