BJP, Congress are pursuing anti-people policies: CPI(M)

‘Congress has forgotten its poll promises in Puducherry’

August 17, 2017 11:56 pm | Updated 11:56 pm IST - Puducherry

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has decided to carry out a six-day campaign, starting August 18, in Puducherry and Karaikal region, against the anti-people policies of the Centre and the ruling Congress in the Union Territory.

CPI (M) Puducherry unit secretary R. Rajangam told reporters here on Thursday that the ruling BJP at the Centre and the Congress government in the union territory were competing to implement the anti-people policies. With the introduction of Goods and Services Tax, everyone had been affected. “They are bringing in policies to destroy the public distribution system by cutting down subsidies. The Centre has cut down subsidies for cooking gas but has not taken any action to redress the grievances of farmers,” he said.

Mr. Rajangam alleged that in Puducherry, the government had forgotten its poll promises. “They promised to provide free rice in ration shops but people are suffering without getting adequate essential food products. The water tax has increased and property tax has gone come up. Besides, several youths are without employment,” he said.

He alleged that the government had been favouring the private schools and colleges. “To create awareness among people on these issues, we are organising a door-to-door campaign in 100 places in Puducherry and Karaikal,” he said.

CPI(M) Tamil Nadu State committee member V. Perumal and CITU leader Murugan were present.

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