Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (DV)
Mangaluru, Jun 14: Former MLC Ivan D'Souza along with other Congress leaders carried out a padayatra staging a protest against the BJP-led union government over increase in fuel prices across the country at Mallikatte here on Monday June 14.
As a mark of protest, Congress leaders pulled a truck to the petroleum pump by raising slogans against BJP-led union government at the centre.
Ivan said, "BJP in its manifesto had assured the people of providing petrol and diesel at lower prices. But now, the price of petrol, diesel and cooking gas is skyrocketing. The working class and poor are not able to lead their life."
Alleging that the BJP is favouring Ambani and Adani to increase their assets, he further said, "The BJP government is looting the people through taxation and helping the rich to become wealthier."
Former corporator Appi and others were present.