Congress Stages Dynamic 'Rope' Protest In Thane Over Rising Inflation & Fuel Prices

The Thane City Congress Committee staged a massive protest against rising inflation and soaring fuel and LPG prices on Wednesday. Led by Rahul Pingale, workers tied ropes around their bodies and pulled vehicles near petrol pumps to symbolise the economic burden on citizens. Congress warned of intensified agitation if fuel prices are not rolled back.

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Congress Stages Dynamic 'Rope' Protest In Thane Over Rising Inflation & Fuel Prices
Fariyal Sayyed Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2026, 05:37 PM IST
Congress Stages Dynamic 'Rope' Protest In Thane Over Rising Inflation & Fuel Prices

Congress Stages Dynamic 'Rope' Protest In Thane Over Rising Inflation & Fuel Prices |

Thane: The Thane City Congress Committee launched a massive protest on Wednesday against the central government over skyrocketing inflation and the continuous rise in fuel and LPG prices. Led by Thane City District Congress President Rahul Pingale, party workers registered their protest through a unique "rope" (dorkhand) demonstration to symbolize the economic chokehold on the common public.

​Protesters tied ropes around their bodies and manually pulled vehicles across three major petrol pumps in the city. The demonstration drew a massive crowd, creating a charged political atmosphere in the region as activists raised high-decibel slogans against the Union government's economic policies.

Congress leaders emphasized that the relentless hike in petrol and diesel prices has triggered a domino effect on essential commodities. They noted that rising transportation costs have significantly inflated the prices of vegetables, grains, milk, and domestic gas cylinders, completely dismantling the monthly budgets of middle- and lower-income families.

​The agitation saw robust participation from top local leadership, including Women’s Wing President Smita Vaiti, Seva Dal President Ravi Koli, State Member Nishikant Koli, and various block presidents. Warning the administration, Pingale stated that if the government does not roll back the fuel price hikes immediately, the Congress party will intensify its agitation across the region.

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Published on: Thursday, May 28, 2026, 05:38 PM IST

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