MPYC protests against continuous rise of fuel prices in Shillong

SHILLONG: The Meghalaya Pradesh Youth Congress (MPYC) staged a protest against the increase in fuel prices here on Friday.

"While India is reeling under an unprecedented crisis due to the outbreak of the coronavirus and the unplanned lockdown imposed by the Modi Government, the common man is bearing the brunt of this blunder, and is struggling to make their ends meet," MPYC president Richard Marak said.

Instead of helping the people, the State government has decided to let the people take care of themselves, he stated, adding, "There is absolute chaos in the handling of the situation during and after the lockdown."

He also alleged that there was no planning in quarantining the returnees from the other States, thereby risking the State's population. Since there is no transparency in the testing and results, it is creating confusion, he alleged.

"The highly publicised funds to be credited for citizens of the State living in other States is nothing but a publicity stunt. What takes the cake is deferring the salaries of government employees and asking for donations and at the same time raising the duties on alcohol and fuel," the MPYC president said. He further stated that the State government must also answer as to why the excise duties in Meghalaya is higher at Rs. 33.14 per litre for petrol and Rs. 32.42 per litre for diesel.

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