Hindu Auto Workers' Union staged a protest in Coimbatore demanding the DMK government to fulfill its election promises. The demonstration took place in front of the South Taluk Office with over 50 auto drivers participating.
Coimbatore: Members of the Hindu Auto Workers' Union staged a protest in front of the South Taluk Office in Coimbatore, condemning the Tamil Nadu government and demanding the fulfillment of election promises. More than 50 auto drivers participated in the demonstration, raising slogans against the DMK government.
Sathish, a member of the Hindu Munnani State Administrative Committee, emphasized their demands, stating, "The DMK government should reduce petrol, diesel, and excise taxes as promised in their election manifesto. They should also ban multinational companies like Ola, Uber, and Rapido, and reduce FC (Fitness Certificate) charges."
The protesters urged the DMK government to increase auto meter fares and raise the pension for auto drivers to Rs. 5,000. They also put forth several other demands, including the provision of house sites for auto drivers and government jobs for first-generation graduates from auto drivers' families.
The demonstration highlighted the growing discontent among auto drivers in Coimbatore regarding unfulfilled election promises. The Hindu Auto Workers' Union vowed to continue their protests until their demands are met, putting pressure on the state government to address their concerns.
Sathish, a member of the Hindu Munnani State Administrative Committee, emphasized their demands, stating, "The DMK government should reduce petrol, diesel, and excise taxes as promised in their election manifesto. They should also ban multinational companies like Ola, Uber, and Rapido, and reduce FC (Fitness Certificate) charges."
The protesters urged the DMK government to increase auto meter fares and raise the pension for auto drivers to Rs. 5,000. They also put forth several other demands, including the provision of house sites for auto drivers and government jobs for first-generation graduates from auto drivers' families.
The demonstration highlighted the growing discontent among auto drivers in Coimbatore regarding unfulfilled election promises. The Hindu Auto Workers' Union vowed to continue their protests until their demands are met, putting pressure on the state government to address their concerns.