Tamil Nadu opposition leaders demand rollback of dairy product price hikes

Opposition leaders Palaniswami and Dhinakaran have launched a sharp attack on the Tamil Nadu government over its decision to raise prices of dairy by-products, calling for an immediate rollback of the increases.

Palaniswami drew a pointed comparison between the government's actions and corporate antagonists portrayed in feature films, suggesting the administration was prioritising profit over public welfare. The criticism underscores growing concerns about the impact of price increases on consumers across the state.

Dhinakaran echoed the demands for price reversal, joining Palaniswami in mounting pressure on the state administration to reconsider its pricing policy on dairy products and related items. The opposition leaders argue that such increases place an additional burden on ordinary households already grappling with rising costs of living.

The price hikes have triggered discontent among consumers and dairy product retailers alike, with opposition figures capitalising on public sentiment to challenge the government's economic policies. The state government has not yet responded to the demands for a rollback of the increased prices.