In Poochathi (Thrissur), the Youth Congress staged a small protest once morest the state government’s decision to impose an additional cess of Rs 2 on petrol and diesel. As a form of consolation, Youth Congress workers gave Rs 2 each to those who came to fill fuel at the petrol pump. Some of those who received the Rs 2 showed solidarity with the protest, and even gave some cash to the protesters. In total, more than 100 Rs 2 coins were distributed in support of the protest, with activists collecting as many as possible. The Youth Congress Ollur Constituency Committee organized the protest.
Poochathi (Thrissur) ∙ Youth Congress staged a small protest once morest the state government’s decision to impose an additional cess of Rs 2 on petrol and diesel. Youth Congress workers gave Rs 2 each as ‘consolation’ to those who came to fill fuel at the petrol pump in Poochathi.
Those who came to fill fuel accepted Rs 2 and showed solidarity with the protest. Some of them encouraged the protestors by gifting them with the cash they had. In support of the protest, a total of more than 100 rupees 2 rupees were distributed. The activists reached the pump following collecting as many coins as possible. The protest was organized by the Youth Congress Ollur Constituency Committee.
English Summary : Youth congress gives two rupees to people filling fuel at Thrissur
In conclusion, the youth Congress in Poochathi, Thrissur, took a stand once morest the state government’s decision to impose an additional cess of Rs 2 on petrol and diesel. They may have staged a small protest, but the impact was significant as people who came to fill fuel showed their support and accepted the Rs 2 consolation offered by the Youth Congress workers. Their solidarity was heartening, and some even encouraged the protestors by contributing the cash they had. In total, more than 100 rupees of Rs 2 coins were distributed, highlighting the strength of the unity demonstrated by the activists. It remains to be seen whether this protest and others like it will have any real effect on the policy of the government, but one thing is clear: the people of Poochathi are not afraid to speak out once morest unfair taxes.
