Hyderabad, Jan 29 (INN): Communist Party of India (CPI) state secretary K Narayana on Sunday demanded that the State Government withdraw VAT on textiles.
In a symbolic protest, Narayana and other CPI activists took out a rally to Indira Park by removing their shirts. Later, talking to reporters Narayana said that the continuation of VAT on textiles would put additional burden on the common man to the extent that they would not able to buy clothes.
The CPI leader said that it was unfortunate that the State Government was trying to extort money from a profession that fulfils the basic need of clothing. Expressing solidarity with the textiles traders whose strike entered 7th day on Sunday, he said that it was unfortunate that the government did not even tried to negotiate with the traders to end the strike.
Narayana warned that the CPI would launch a massive agitation across the State if the government fails to withdraw the VAT. (INN)