Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Goa on Saturday said only 2 or 3 businessmen in the country were being benefited from the fuel price hike.
Rahul Gandhi in Goa during his speech said that this fuel price hike has burned a hole in the common man’s pocket. On communicating with the fisher community at Valsao in South Goa, he said: “UPA cannot be blamed for fuel price rise. At that time fuel price in the international market was high but now it is low. Yet fuel prices are high. You should ask where the money is going? Only two-three businessmen are getting benefits.”
Speaking on the environment, he said the party would make sure that Goa did not become a coal hub. He said there has to be a balance between development and environment and it has to be in favor of people, particularly the poor. “It must not be in favor of big businessmen. The role of the government is to protect the environment. It’s your right. It is the job of the people in power to reduce the struggle of the people,” he said.
On the party manifesto for assembly elections, he said it would be drafted in the coming days after speaking to various sections of people. “Manifesto would be written after having a conversation with the people. The common thread will be to protect the environment, fishermen, and the weak. I guarantee that commitments made in the manifesto will be delivered,” he said.
Rahul Gandhi arrived at Goa’s Azad maidan, a martyrs’ monument in the state capital, riding on the pillion of a ‘pilot’ – a traditional motorcycle taxi in Goa. The state unit of the party tweeted a video showing Mr Gandhi on the vehicle.
Rahul Gandhi takes a ride on a 'pilot' – a traditional motor cycle taxi in Goa.#RahulGandhiWithGoa pic.twitter.com/MDlHuOzGjL
— Goa Congress (@INCGoa) October 30, 2021