Guwahati, March 19: The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee on March 18 announced a statewide protest campaign against the recent increase in LPG cylinder prices, intensifying its opposition to the Centre over what it termed an “unjustified economic burden” on households.
In an official circular, APCC General Secretary Pradyut Bhuyan directed all District Congress Committees to organise peaceful demonstrations across Assam on March 19. The protests are planned in marketplaces and other prominent public locations to ensure maximum visibility and public participation.
The move comes amid rising public concern over increased prices of both domestic and commercial LPG cylinders. The party said the hikes have further strained household budgets already affected by inflation, while also flagging what it described as an “acute shortage” of LPG supplies.
The APCC stated that the situation has created significant hardship for consumers and called for a unified public response demanding immediate relief. Acting on the direction of APCC president Gaurav Gogoi, the party has mobilised its grassroots network across districts to ensure widespread participation in the protests.
Party leaders said the campaign aims to highlight what they allege is the government’s failure to control the prices of essential commodities. The APCC has also distributed protest placards to district units, indicating a coordinated effort to amplify public dissent and press for a rollback of the price hike.
