PMK to hold protest against fuel price hike

Chennai: The Pattali Makkal Katchi on Wednesday said it would a hold protest demonstration on October 5 across Tamil Nadu to condemn the unprecedented hike in fuel prices. 

PMK's founder leader Dr S Ramadoss will preside over the protest at Tindivanam and party president GK Mani will lead the stir here, a party release said. 

"People should be apprised of the impact of the hike in petrol and diesel prices and they too should be exhorted to take part in the protest," a party release said. 

The price of petrol today in Tamil Nadu is Rs 87.18 and diesel Rs 79.58 (per litre).