TN police books BJP chief for protesting against DMK govt over fuel price
Annamalai said the state government has promised in its manifesto to reduce the prices of petrol and diesel. The Centre has already reduced fuel prices and now the state government should fulfill its promise.
Total Views |
Chennai, June 01: In a major development, the Tamil Nadu police have registered a case against BJP state president K Annamalai for protesting against the M K Stalin-led DMK government over the fuel price.
Apart from the BJP chief, the police have also booked over 5,000 people for protesting and marching. On Tuesday, the BJP workers, along with Annamalai, marched towards the state secretariat in Chennai demanding the government reduce petrol and diesel prices without permission.
Notably, after the Centre reduced the Central excise duty on petrol and diesel last month, the BJP has been demanding the Opposition-ruled states reduce the tax on the fuel to provide relief to the people amid inflation.
Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Annamalai said the state government has promised in its manifesto to reduce the prices of petrol and diesel. The Centre has already reduced fuel prices and now the state government should fulfill its promise.
"DMK promised in their manifesto that they will reduce the price of petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 4 respectively. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reduced fuel prices twice. We demand the state government to fulfill what it has promised in its manifesto," he said.
Meanwhile, in a significant step aimed at providing relief to people from high fuel prices, the Centre on May 21 announced a reduction in excise duty on petrol by Rs 8 per litre and on diesel by Rs 6 per litre.
.
.