Newskarnataka-Mangalore

Mangalore: The rising cost of LPG cylinders has caused a unique protest against the union government near the DC office on Saturday January 11. The gas and ration consumers forum protested by preparing tea with firewood on the road. The tea was then distributed among the people present there. 

Aysha Mumtaz interrogated by saying “Former union minister Janardhan Poojary is raising his voice now, why did he remain silent earlier? is this a tactic for the forth coming election?” and added that the union government is doing injustice to women by raising the price of basic needs like cooking gas.  

B M Vishnu Murthy said, “The price of LPG has been increased by Rs 11.60 per liter. Due to the government’s present foreign policy, the common man has to pay a heavy tax on LPG, petroleum, and diesel though it is cheaper in foreign countries. Moreover, the auto drivers are facing problem because of the increased price of fuel.”

On this occasion, Mohammed Siddik Jakribettu presented the keynote address. He said that in future they would hold severe protests if the government failed to take a proper stand. Dharmendra K, president of gas and ration consumers’ forum, Rekha Baliga, and Salim Bolangadi were present on this occasion.