The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday held protests across Punjab over a steep rise of nearly ₹1,000 in commercial LPG cylinder prices, terming the move a major blow to people already struggling with inflation.
Party leaders and workers staged demonstrations in several districts, raising slogans and organising sit-ins against the Centre’s decision. The protests were part of a coordinated campaign to highlight the impact of rising fuel costs on small businesses and daily expenses.
In a social media post, AAP’s Punjab unit criticised the hike, saying it would worsen the burden on those already hit by rising prices. The party alleged that such increases disproportionately affect the poor and small traders.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema also targeted the Centre, stating that the price hike had further increased financial pressure on the common man. He said the government would continue to raise public concerns and oppose policies that add to inflationary stress.
Protests were reported from multiple locations, including Malerkotla, with party workers and leaders participating in large numbers.
Describing the increase as “significant”, AAP said the hike could have a cascading effect on the cost of goods and services, as commercial LPG is widely used by eateries and small businesses.
The issue has further intensified the political standoff between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party, with the Punjab ruling party accusing the Centre of overlooking the economic challenges faced by ordinary citizens.
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