World · India Bureau
Congress stages price protest in Gujarat, sells sugar at subsidized rates
The Indian National Congress staged an unconventional demonstration against inflation in Gujarat's Navsari district, selling approximately 1,500 kilograms of sugar at 40 rupees per kilogram—well below market rates. The campaign, dubbed 'Discussion on Sugar,' was led by Wansda legislator Anant Patel and highlighted demands for price controls on essential commodities.
LSN India ·
The Congress party organized a public awareness campaign in Navsari on Thursday to protest surging inflation, using the sale of subsidized sugar as a symbolic gesture against rising costs of daily necessities. Led by Wansda MLA Anant Patel, the initiative distributed approximately 1,500 kilograms of sugar to consumers at 40 rupees per kilogram, significantly below prevailing market prices.
The demonstration coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, with Congress leaders presenting a symbolic 'return gift' of price relief. Party workers called for urgent government action to reduce costs of essential items including sugar, cooking oil, and dairy products that have experienced substantial price increases in recent months.
The campaign underscored growing public concern over inflation, particularly in Gujarat where prices of basic commodities have risen substantially. Congress accused the government of failing to control inflation and demanded immediate intervention through price regulation and subsidization of essential goods. The party framed the subsidized sugar sales as a practical demonstration of affordability that citizens should expect under effective governance.