Congress to hold symbolic protests against rising fuel price on June 11

Congress will be holding symbolic protests in front of petrol pumps across the country on Friday, June 11, against the escalating fuel prices.

“During these symbolic protests… problems faced by the general public due to spiralling prices of petrol-diesel-cooking gas; unprecedented economic slowdown; rising unemployment and skyrocketing prices of all essential commodities will be taken up and highlighted,” said the party’s general secretary KC Venugopal on Wednesday.

“There will be no public meetings during the protests. Party leaders and workers will ensure absolute Covid protocol adherence like wearing of masks and social distancing,” Congress statement said.