TMC women activists march in Kolkata against LPG price hike
The parade started at Subodh Mullick Square in central Kolkata, with the participation of state ministers Chandrima Bhattacharya and Shashi Panja, party MP Mala Roy and other women leaders and councilors who joined the protest.
Demonstrators wore black clothing and clanged kitchen appliances as they marched to highlight what they described as the increasing burden on women managing home kitchens.
The domestic cooking gas price rose by a steep Rs 60 per cylinder on Saturday, the second increase in less than a year amid the West Asian crisis.
TMC leaders claimed that the rise in prices of LPG and other essential commodities has made it increasingly difficult for families to meet their daily expenses.
“Kitchens are largely run by women. A day before International Women’s Day, the price of cooking gas was increased to almost Rs 1,000 per cylinder. How will families cook and feed their members?” Panja said the kitchen utensils carried by the protesters symbolized “the inability of households to cook due to the increase in LPG prices.”
Protesters also questioned how families will manage cooking expenses as the price of LPG cylinders continues to rise.
It was stated that the protests will continue until the price increases are reversed.
