CHENNAI: CPI, along with CPM and other Left allies, will hold demonstrations in all district headquarters in Tamil Nadu on Nov 3, demanding immediate govt action to curb the skyrocketing prices of essential commodities.In a statement, CPI state secretary M Veerapandian highlighted that prices of basic staples, including rice, pulses, and sugar, have surged nationwide, with southern states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala hit particularly hard.He noted that the cost of fine-variety rice had jumped by 50%, with prices touching Rs 100 per kg in several markets, placing immense financial strain on low- and middle-income families.The Left alliance is urging the state govt to take urgent measures to stabilize prices and immediately initiate the free distribution of rice, pulses, and sugar to poor households through the public distribution system.
