CPI(M) Slams Post-Election Hike in Milk Prices and Highway Tolls

The CPI(M) has condemned the recent hikes in milk prices and highway tolls, accusing the government of imposing financial burdens on the public post-elections. This increase in tolls and milk prices will likely lead to higher commodity prices, directly impacting citizens' daily expenses.

The CPI(M) on Monday expressed strong condemnation against the recent hikes in milk prices and highway tolls. The party accused the government of strategically waiting until after the elections to impose these financial burdens on the public.

In an official statement, the CPI(M) Politburo highlighted that the increase in highway tolls by 5 percent will inevitably lead to a rise in the prices of all commodities, particularly food items transported by road.

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury criticized the Narendra Modi-led government, accusing it of returning to 'looting the people' upon its anticipated return to power. Both Amul and Mother Dairy announced a Rs 2 per litre increase in milk prices due to rising input costs over the past 15 months.