Auto workers demand rollback of CNG price hikes
Autorickshaw workers in Vijayawada, led by the CITU, staged a protest against recent hikes in CNG prices. They argue that rising fuel costs are making it impossible to sustain their livelihoods and are calling for government intervention.
Why it matters
This highlights the economic strain on the informal transport sector and the impact of fuel pricing policies on low-income workers.
Autorickshaw workers under the banner of the Vijayawada City Auto Workers Union, affiliated to the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), staged a protest near the Railway Station Clock Tower in Vijayawada on Tuesday, demanding an immediate rollback of the recent hikes in CNG prices.
The report focuses heavily on the grievances of the labor union and their critique of government policies favoring corporate interests.
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