Fuel price rise: BJD women hold demos across State

Biju Mahila Janata Dal (BMJD) members staged demonstrations in all 147 Assembly constituencies of the State on Monday protesting against the rising prices of fuel and other essential commodities.

BMJD leaders said fuel prices have increased by 30% after the BJP returned to power at the Centre in 2019. This has indirectly increased the prices of essential commodities from 40% to 100%.

A memorandum addressed to the President of India would also be submitted on the issue through the Governor, they said.

Despite countrywide opposition from all quarters, the Centre has not taken any step to bring the situation under control, they said.