Cong stages dharna on land issue, domicile policy

Congress organised massive dharna at Birsa Chowk on Monday opposing the policies of the Centre relating to land acquisition, inflation, imposition of VAT and domicile policy of the State Government.  Congress State president led the protest and later a delegation accompanied by ClP leader Alamgir Alam submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Raghubar Das.

PCC president Sukhdeo Bhagat terming the land Acquisition Bill presented in the lok Sabha as anti-farmer alleged that the Government was playing in the hands of corporate and big business houses. The party also demanded for full implementation of domicile policy before going ahead with recruitment.

The party also opposed to the hike made in the VAT on petrol and diesel process and demanded its roll back and at the same time underlined the deteriorating law and order situation in the State. 

Non-purchase of paddy by PACS and lAMPS centres was also an issue. Congress also alleged the Government for promoting horse trading.