Opposition against ruling AIADMK
DMK President M Karunanidhi described the hike as "anti-people" and also slammed the proposed revision in power tariff . (Photo: DC)
Chennai: Terming as “unprecedented” the Rs 10 per litre hike in milk price, opposition DMK and DMDK on Sunday announced protests against the AIADMK government over the issue.
DMK President M Karunanidhi described the hike as “anti-people” and also slammed the proposed revision in power tariff even as he accused the government of not coming out with any relief measures for ryots affected by the rains lashing the state for the past several days. His party would stage protests in all district headquarters on November 3 condemning the government’s “anti-people” policies and demand rollback of hike in milk price, and oppose the proposed power tariff revision, he said in a statement here.
The DMDK, the main opposition in the Assembly, also criticised the hike in milk price though its leader Vijayakant insisted he was not against increasing the procurement price for dairy farmers. He said the milk prices have doubled since the AIADMK government assumed office in May 2011 from Rs 17.75 to Rs 34 and sought an immediate rollback. He said he would lead a protest at Chennai on Tuesday.
MDMK leader Vaiko also flayed the price hike and sought immediate rollback. AISMK, an ally of AIADMK, welcomed the government’s decision to increase the procurement price but said the hike for consumers should be reduced.
Announcing the milk price hike on Saturday, chief minister O Panneerselvam had said it due to demands from milk producers to increase the procurement price.
( Source : dc correspondent )
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