Opposition in Bihar calls for two days statewide protest over inflation

Taking potshots over the BJP led NDA government at the centre, opposition in Bihar has decided to launch statewide protest over inflation in the country. Leader of opposition in Bihar legislative assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav today announced it during the media briefing held at RJD office, writes ETV Bharat Bihar Bureau Chief Amit Bhelari.

Patna: Taking potshots over the BJP led NDA government at the centre, opposition in Bihar has decided to launch statewide protest over inflation in the country. Leader of opposition in Bihar legislative assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav today announced it during the media briefing held at RJD office. Continuous surge in the prices of essential commodities including petrol and diesel have broken the backbone of the common man. Realising the issue which can make the space for the opposition in Bihar ahead of the monsoon session, opposition leaders will launch the statewide protest.

"The prices of petrol, diesel, and cooking gas are increasing every day. The price rise has broken the backbone of the common man and their livelihoods are in danger. So on 18th July, we have decided to stage a protest at all the blocks in the state followed by a similar protest at all district headquarters on 19th July," Tejashwi Yadav said while accompanied by RJD state unit President Jagdanand Singh at the party office.

Tejashwi further took a jibe at the Narendra Modi government and stressed that earlier the NDA government had talked about 'Achhe Din'(Good days) but the present scenario proves that the government has failed to fulfil their promises.

"The double engine government has given the dream of 'Achhe Din'but look at the present situation. At the time of the Corona pandemic, many have lost their jobs and are unable to manage the family expenditure. The prices of petrol and diesel are low at the international level but despite that prices of both fuels are increasing every passing day. We all know that if the fuel prices go up, the prices of essential commodities automatically goes high. Instead of good days, they have brought bad days for the people. So at this time, we have decided to raise the voice of the common man from road to assembly. We demand to lower down the prices of petrol and diesel immediately," Tejashwi asserted.

In more than 14 districts, petrol prices have crossed Rs 100 per litre whereas, in the state capital Patna, it is being sold at Rs 103.52 per litre which is an all-time high in Bihar. RJD leader stated that the farmers are really worried over the skyrocketing fuel prices and the financial burden has increased manifold on them. Tejashwi categorically mentioned that other opposition parties like Congress and the Left have also been given invitations to join the protest.