HUNDEREDS of senior leaders and workers of City (District) Congress Committee on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to the Collector protesting against rising prices of cooking gas, electricity, petrol and diesel. They staged the protest following the direction of Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee. A large number of party workers gathered near Collectorate and raised issues related to inflation and public hardship. Senior party leaders said that the common people are already burdened by rising prices of essential commodities. He stated that the continuous increase in LPG cylinder prices has disturbed household budgets, especially for middle and lower income groups.

 

They also raised concern over the steep hike in electricity tariffs, which has added financial pressure on consumers, small traders and farmers. The Congressmen further said that increasing fuel prices and reports of artificial shortages of petrol and diesel have affected transportation and daily life. The Congress leaders alleged that Government policies have worsened inflation and demanded immediate reduction in the prices of cooking gas, electricity and fuel. They urged the administration to take concrete steps to provide relief to the public. The senior leaders also warned of launching a mass agitation if the issues are not addressed soon. Several party leaders, workers and citizens were present during the protest.