Congress Launches Statewide Signature Campaign in Jharkhand Against Fuel Price Hike
Congress launches signature drive in Jharkhand over fuel price hike

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The Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee initiated a signature campaign at petrol stations across Jharkhand to protest rising fuel prices. Led by State President Keshav Mahto Kamlesh, the campaign aims to highlight public discontent with the Central Government's handling of inflation and fuel costs.
- 01The signature campaign took place at major petrol stations in Jharkhand's capital, including Ratu Road and Lalpur.
- 02State President Keshav Mahto Kamlesh emphasized the impact of rising fuel prices on the middle class, farmers, and small traders.
- 03Despite falling global crude oil prices, domestic fuel rates in India continue to rise, aggravating public frustration.
- 04Former State Congress President Rajesh Thakur noted that the campaign reflects widespread public dissatisfaction with central policies.
- 05The Congress party plans to intensify its campaign to pressure the government into addressing the fuel price issue.
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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.
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The rising fuel prices significantly affect the cost of living for residents in Jharkhand, particularly impacting the middle class, farmers, and small traders.
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