Several PoK cities witnessing protest over increase in wheat prices
Protests are taking place in several Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK) over the surge in price of wheat following the removal of subsidies.
Cities including Skardu, Ganche, Shigar, and Yasin witnessed the sit-ins against the increase in the price of wheat, where the protestors announced that they would not back down until the cruel rise in the price of wheat are withdrawn, reported ANI.
Speaking at the protest sit-in at Yadgar Chowk, leaders including Chairman of the All Party Alliance Ghulam Hussain Athar, Sheikh Ahmed Tarabi, Najaf Ali, Wazir Hasnain Aqeel, Advocate Ahmed Chau, and Wajid Ahmed Khan asserted that if the hike in wheat prices is not reversed, their next move would be the Chief Minister’s House.
“We will not hesitate to make any sacrifice to protect people’s rights. Increase in the price of wheat. There is a drone attack on the people here,” they were quoted as saying by ANI.
The protesters emphasized their unwavering stance, declaring that the sit-in would persist until the price hike is rolled back, asserting that the government would be compelled to yield. They vowed not to retreat from their demands.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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