GUWAHATI: The rapid rise in price of essential commodities in Assam has become a matter of concern for the state government. The sudden price rise in the markets is affecting the general population. The BJP-led government of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal seems concerned as there have been complaints of traders increasing the prices on their own. Sonowal had a meeting with representatives of various trade organizations in Guwahati and discussed the matter.
Sarbananda Sonowal directed the officials, Food & Civil Supply Dept, Agriculture Dept and Assam Police to conduct drives against price rise at various markets. Officials were also asked to build a dedicated team to tackle the matter.
“Price rise affects all, so it is my earnest appeal to everyone to work as #TeamAssam and find a way to resolve this issue at the earliest,” said CM Sarbananda Sonowal.
Price rise affects all, so it is my earnest appeal to everyone to work as #TeamAssam and find a way to resolve this issue at the earliest: CM
— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) November 4, 2020
The meeting was also attended by Atul Bora, Agriculture minister and Phani Bhushan Choudhury along with top government officials. Phani Bhushan is the minister for Food and Civil Supply Department.
CM Shri @sarbanandsonwal speaks to the media after meeting with trade bodies regarding control of price rise of essential commodities. pic.twitter.com/GmzZmZ9mjM
— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) November 4, 2020
