BJP men clash with cops during rally, gives 7-day ultimatum to Mamata to reduce VAT
Activists of the BJP clashed with the police here on Monday after they were stopped from taking out a rally demanding a slash in taxes levied by the state on fuel prices.
Several saffron camp workers and leaders were detained during the scuffle, a police officer said.
The party later gave a seven-day ultimatum to the state to accept its demand. It threatened to launch a bigger movement next week, if the TMC government fails to do so.
On Sunday, the BJP had said that it would hit the roads if the state does not reduce the VAT it charges on petrol and diesel prices, in line with the Centre’s move to cut excise duty.
