Congress to oppose functions of CM, ministers

Gandhinagar, 7 August 2012

Gujarat Congress workers will oppose all functions of Chief Minister and his ministers during the month of August that fall in Utsav, tamasha category.

“While Gujarat is in grip of drought and water scarcity, each utsav, tamasha function organized by the state government and attended by state CM and ministers will be opposed through black flags, slogan shouting and gherao,” the statement issued by Gujarat Congress said.

According to a statement, the party has taken a decision to organize agitation programmes at district and taluka levels during the month of August. The party will organize dharna in all talukas at local mamlatdar offices and submit memorandum demanding monitoring of employment under MNAREGA, relief to drought affected people through efficient utilization of Rs 2,000 crore given by centre, employment to MNREGA job card owners within 15 days of proposal, fodder supply at 1 Re per Kg etc.

In another programme declared today, Gujarat Congress workers shall take pledge for removal of BJP from power on 9 August at each district and taluka headquarter.