Modi Govt robbing people: Lup
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 28 2021:
Manipur Loumi Lup has stated that the PM Narendra Modi-led government is using petrol and diesel to rob the people of their wealth.
In a statement, Lup secretary H Ibobi said that the prices of petrol, diesel and LPG, which fall under the category of essential commodities; are continuing to rise amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
This has put immense burden upon the people, particularly the daily wagers who are no longer able to have two meals a day.
The sky-high petrol and diesel prices have also affected the farmers, who, in addition to facing a drought, are unable to earn income from their produces.
This has further plunged them into a worse situation compared to last year, especially with the scarce rainfall and irregular supply of urea this year.
As such, farmers are in constant state of fear of having a low yield, he remarked.
The Lup expressed its dismay over the rising prices in such a situation, while stressing the need for concerted efforts for combating this issue.