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Politics
Congress Stages Anti‑Inflation Rally in Amritsar, Burns Central‑Govt Dummy
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 03:33 PM
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Congress activists gathered in Amritsar to protest rising prices, culminating in the burning of a dummy symbolising the central government.
Congress members assembled in the streets of Amritsar to voice their opposition to the surge in consumer prices. The demonstration featured slogans demanding relief for ordinary citizens and criticism of the central government's economic policies.
During the rally, a papier‑mâché figure representing the Union government was set alight, a symbolic act intended to convey the protesters' frustration with perceived inaction on inflation.
Police personnel were present to maintain order, and no reports of arrests or injuries emerged from the gathering. The demonstration concluded without major disruptions, though the burning of the dummy drew attention from local media.
The protest reflects a broader wave of discontent across several states, where opposition parties are mobilising against what they describe as unchecked price hikes affecting food and fuel.
During the rally, a papier‑mâché figure representing the Union government was set alight, a symbolic act intended to convey the protesters' frustration with perceived inaction on inflation.
Police personnel were present to maintain order, and no reports of arrests or injuries emerged from the gathering. The demonstration concluded without major disruptions, though the burning of the dummy drew attention from local media.
The protest reflects a broader wave of discontent across several states, where opposition parties are mobilising against what they describe as unchecked price hikes affecting food and fuel.