AGARTALA, Jan 4 (TIWN): CPI-M has kicked a massive protest rally on Friday against Tripura BJP Govt led cess and VAT imposing on fuel.

The rally started from Melarmath party headquarter with above five hundred supporters of the party.

Since Modi Govt in power fuel prices have been taking a serious tone with daily hikes, but recently with Govt’s decision of slashing Rs. 5 on fuel had decreased the fuel price below 70 rupees. But when everyday price was decreasing Tripura BJP led State Govt has once again imposed VAT on the fuel leading again hike.

On yesterday the petrol price was Rs. 67.34 whereas today it raised at Rs. 67.39. This is the 3rd time that the BJP led State Govt has hiked the taxes / cess on fuel on the last 9 months of Govt formation.Petrol price has been increased at Rs. 3.20 whereas diesel price was increased more Rs.3.39.

At the same time 1 rupees cess was imposed on the fuel in addition.It will cause Rs. 33 crores of income for the state govt, whereas to lead more burden for the common men as raising of fuel price directly linked with raising commodity prices. 

Now state Govt will earn Rs. 33 cores, but common men has to bear it. CPI-M has demanded immediate withdrawal of the decision taken by Tripura BJP Govt.