AMMK chief Dhinakaran urges Tamil Nadu government to curb 7.29% inflation
The AMMK general secretary says the state’s retail inflation has hit 7.29%, the highest in India, and calls for immediate price‑control measures.
On Saturday, Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran told the Tamil Nadu government that the state's retail inflation has climbed to 7.29 percent, the highest rate among Indian states, and urged immediate steps to curb the surge in essential commodity prices, The Hindu reported.
What inflation rate did Dhinakaran cite for Tamil Nadu?
He cited a 7.29 percent retail inflation rate, which he said places Tamil Nadu at the top of price‑rise rankings in India, The Hindu noted.
Why does Dhinakaran blame the TVK government?
He accused the TVK‑led administration of neglecting price monitoring, failing to act promptly, and focusing on “cover‑ups” while claiming to have kept rice, sugar and pulses prices stable, The Hindu quoted him.
What measures does Dhinakaran demand?
He urged the government to stop using “Paid Virtual Warriors” for propaganda and to implement constructive actions to control essential commodity prices without delay, The Hindu said.
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