NCP stages horseback protest in Thane against economic policies
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) held a protest in Thane against the Central Government’s economic policies. Dr. Jitendra Awhad, the party’s National General Secretary, led the demonstration while travelling on horseback. Supporters used bullock carts, horse carriages, and tangas to highlight concerns about economic regression. Dr. Jitendra Awhad warned of a potential ₹30 increase in petrol prices after the recent elections. He also criticised the timing of major policy announcements, recalling the Prime Minister’s televised addresses at 8:00 PM.
The NCP demanded that government officials set an example by using public transport or electric vehicles. Awhad opposed the Prime Minister’s advice to avoid buying gold, arguing it would hurt the middle class and jewellery industry. He compared the current economic situation to the 1960s post-war era and cautioned against reliance on foreign grain supplies.
Protesters chanted slogans against Narendra Modi’s fuel conservation appeal and broader economic policies. Senior leaders, including Manoj Pradhan and Manisha Bhagat, arrived at the venue in bullock carts to reinforce the protest’s symbolic message. The demonstration in Thane highlighted the NCP’s opposition to recent economic decisions. Party leaders used traditional transport to underscore their concerns about policy directions. The protest marked a public show of dissent against the government’s financial and energy strategies.
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