Thursday, May 31, 2012

Economy - Voice of America: Fuel Price Hike Sparks Indian Strike

Economy - Voice of America
economy-and-business
Fuel Price Hike Sparks Indian Strike
May 31st 2012, 12:50

NEW DELHI - India's opposition parties have responded to a recent government hike in fuel prices by backing a nationwide strike. The action ground the country's economy to a day-long halt in many areas, as government critics fanned popular frustration about the economy. Despite scorching summer heat, protesters shouted slogans criticizing the ruling Congress Party, about a week after the steepest price increase in years. The Bharatiya Janata Party took the lead in organizing ...

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