By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | March 11, 2026
AGARTALA: The state capital witnessed a massive demonstration today as four prominent Leftist organizations converged in front of Junu Das Bhavan, the CPI State Headquarters, to launch a scathing attack on the Central Government. The protesters voiced their outrage over the recent price hikes in essential fuels and what they termed as the “surrender” of India’s sovereignty to US interests.
The demonstration brought together activists from across the Left spectrum, creating a unified front against the economic and diplomatic policies of the Modi administration.
Triple Blow: LPG, CNG, and PNG Price Hikes
The protesters highlighted the crushing burden on common households following the recent increase in the rates of:
- Domestic LPG: The sudden ₹60 hike in cooking gas cylinders.
- CNG (Compressed Natural Gas): Affecting public transport and auto-rickshaw fares.
- PNG (Piped Natural Gas): Directly impacting urban kitchens connected to the gas grid.
Leftist leaders alleged that the government is systematically dismantling the subsidy structure, leaving the middle and lower-income classes to face the brunt of global market volatility while corporate profits soar.
“Surrender to US Imperialism”
A significant portion of today’s protest was dedicated to the BJP-led government’s foreign policy. Speakers at the rally accused the Modi government of abandoning India’s long-standing policy of non-alignment.
”The Modi government is following a policy of total surrender toward US imperialism. By aligning our defense and economic interests so closely with Washington, they are compromising our national sovereignty. We are seeing a shift where India’s domestic priorities are being dictated by the needs of American global strategy,” a senior Leftist leader stated during the street corner meeting.
Demand for Immediate Relief
The four organizations—comprising various wings of the Leftist front—issued a joint memorandum with the following primary demands:
- Immediate Rollback: Withdrawal of the latest price hikes for LPG, CNG, and PNG.
- Restoration of Subsidies: Reintroduction of a universal subsidy for domestic cooking fuel.
- Independent Foreign Policy: A demand for the government to stop prioritizing strategic ties with the US over the economic welfare of Indian citizens.
Protest Dynamics
The area surrounding Junu Das Bhavan remained tense but peaceful as workers raised slogans and displayed placards depicting the struggle of the common man against inflation. Police were deployed in strength to ensure that the protest did not spill over into the main arterial roads of the city.
The organizers warned that if the prices are not stabilized, they will mobilize a statewide “Halla Bol” (Call to Action) campaign involving trade unions and student wings.
