KOZHIKODE: In between his Malabar tour, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took autorickshaws to reach his destinations in Kalpetta and Kozhikode. The plight of the drivers was mentioned in his Facebook post.
“Got a chance to interact with Shareef V V, an auto driver brother in Kalpetta. His concerns about the rising fuel prices need urgent redressal. Millions of hardworking people are suffering due to the central government’s tax extortion. They need a minimum income guarantee in the form of Nyay. UDF promises to turn it into a reality,” he said.
“I need Rs 300-350 daily, just to top up fuel. But, I earn just around Rs 700 daily. Everyday, I have to shell out around Rs 450 for household expenses,” Shareef told the Congress leader. Likewise, Subhash Anoli was driving from Kozhikode to Koyilandy when a police officer flagged down his vehicle in front of the Malabar Christian College. Rahul got into the rear seat of Subhash’s electric auto, which he has been driving for a year. Rahul also expressed hope that the next generation will use it to reduce pollution.