AIUDF submits memo to Assam Governor over price rise

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to State Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi and suggested some measures to control the rising prices of fuel and other essential commodities.

The memorandum alleged that "the sky-high price rise of materials and essential commodities has broken all-time records."

The AIUDF stated increase in the prices of food items has been fuelling overall inflation in India in recent months. It added that consumer food price inflation for rural areas has increased from 3.94 per cent in March, 2021 to 8.04 per cent in March, 2022.

The memorandum some steps to address the situation, including ensuring supply of material as demand arises; taking of appropriate action against those who create artificial crisis of materials with intention of price hike; decreasing taxes on all materials and providing transport subsidy where needed.

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