DMK demonstration against LPG price hike on February 22
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The price hike has affected all sections of society, DMK president M.K. Stalin stated in a press release
DMK president M.K. Stalin on Wednesday introduced a demonstration in all district headquarters on February 22 to sentence the steep hike within the price of LPG cylinders, and to induce the Centre to convey down the excise responsibility on petroleum merchandise.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited Tamil Nadu [on Sunday last], has given a shocking gift to the people of the country. The price of a cylinder was increased by ₹50 twice in December 2020 and by ₹75 twice in February this year. It is highly condemnable,” he stated in a press release.
Pointing out that the hike had affected all sections of the society, Mr. Stalin stated if the ₹20 lakh crore excise responsibility imposed on petroleum merchandise was one of many causes for the hike, the rise within the Value Added Tax (VAT) introduced by the State authorities had additionally contributed to the rise within the price.
He stated though the price of crude oil had come down by 50% within the worldwide market, the BJP authorities had not prolonged its profit to the individuals of the nation. “On the contrary it imposed ₹39,000 crore as excise duty on petroleum products during the COVID-19 pandemic. But it is also not clear where the money has gone,” he alleged.
The DMK chief stated the costs of petrol and diesel would come down drastically if the Centre diminished the excise responsibility. “But the Petroleum Minister has ruled out any plans to reduce excise duty. The BJP government does not have any concern for the sufferings of the people,” he charged.
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