On Tuesday, the Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee (JPCC) launched a signature drive at petrol stations across Jharkhand to protest the ongoing increase in petrol and diesel prices. The campaign saw significant participation from party workers and citizens at key locations in the state capital, including Ratu Road, Kutchery Road, and Lalpur. The initiative was inaugurated by State President Keshav Mahto Kamlesh, who led a procession from Congress Bhawan to the Lalpur petrol pump. In his address to the media, Kamlesh expressed concern over the rising public discontent regarding inflation and fuel costs, stating that the BJP-led Central Government has shifted its focus from viewing fuel as essential to treating it merely as a revenue source. He highlighted the adverse effects of rising fuel prices on the middle class, farmers, and small traders. Former State Congress President Rajesh Thakur remarked on the overwhelming public support for the campaign, indicating a growing frustration with central policies. The Congress party intends to escalate its efforts in the coming days to compel the government to take action on this pressing issue.