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CPI protests rising prices, demands fuel, LPG and food relief
The Communist Party of India held protests in Nandyal and Yemmiganur.
The protesters said everyday goods have become too expensive.
They carried rice sacks, cooking-gas cylinders and oil containers during the demonstrations.
They asked the governments to reduce prices for food, petrol, diesel and LPG.
They also wanted action against people who hoard goods or sell them illegally at higher prices.
CPI leaders said expensive goods are hurting family budgets.
They asked for better public distribution of essential food items and fair prices for farmers.
They warned that larger protests could follow if prices do not come down soon.
CPI cadres demonstrated in Nandyal and Yemmiganur against rising essential-commodity prices.
Protesters demanded lower prices for rice, pulses, oil, salt, sugar, fuel and cooking gas.
CPI leaders urged Central and State governments to intervene and control inflation.
The party called for action against hoarding and black marketing, along with stronger public distribution.
Leaders warned of a sustained statewide agitation if immediate relief is not provided.
- Who
- Communist Party of India cadres and leaders, including CPI Nandyal District Secretary Ranganayudu.
- What
- Demonstrations and sit-ins demanding immediate action to reduce food, fuel and cooking-gas prices.
- Where
- Nandyal and Yemmiganur, including Kalpana Centre and Somappa Circle.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Why
- The CPI said rising commodity prices are damaging household budgets and reducing public purchasing power.
Key facts
- Organiser
- Communist Party of India
- Locations
- Nandyal and Yemmiganur
- Nandyal rally route
- Gandhi Chowk to Kalpana Centre
- Yemmiganur protest site
- Somappa Circle
- Requested price cuts
- Rice, pulses, edible oil, salt, sugar, petrol, diesel and cooking gas
- Additional demands
- Action against hoarding and black marketing, stronger public distribution, and remunerative prices for farmers
- Further action threatened
- A massive, sustained statewide agitation if swift relief is not provided
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