 "MPCC protests at CST station against rail fare hike")
Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) today staged a protest at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station here against the railway fare hike and demanded its rollback.
The protest was led by state unit chief Manikrao Thakare.
The protestors shouted slogans against the fare hike which they said "will cripple the common man" and demanded its immediate rollback.
The protestors, including Thakare, boarded the 11.04 AM Thane local without tickets as a mark of protest.
Congress ministers Mohammed Naseem Khan, Varsha Gaikwad, Mumbai Congress unit president Janardan Chandurkar, legislators Kripashankar Singh, Rajhans Singh, Anant Gadgil and Haribhau Rathod were among the prominent party leaders along with MPCC functionaries present on the occasion.
In a pre-budget move, the cash-strapped railways had last week effected a steep across-the-board hike of 14.2% in passenger fares in all classes and a 6.5% increase in freight rates to garner Rs 8,000 crore a year.
The protest was led by state unit chief Manikrao Thakare.
The protestors shouted slogans against the fare hike which they said "will cripple the common man" and demanded its immediate rollback.
Also Read
They also criticised the Narendra Modi government for burdening the common man.
The protestors, including Thakare, boarded the 11.04 AM Thane local without tickets as a mark of protest.
Congress ministers Mohammed Naseem Khan, Varsha Gaikwad, Mumbai Congress unit president Janardan Chandurkar, legislators Kripashankar Singh, Rajhans Singh, Anant Gadgil and Haribhau Rathod were among the prominent party leaders along with MPCC functionaries present on the occasion.
In a pre-budget move, the cash-strapped railways had last week effected a steep across-the-board hike of 14.2% in passenger fares in all classes and a 6.5% increase in freight rates to garner Rs 8,000 crore a year.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
SAVE 25%
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Subscribe
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
SAVE 25%