CPI(ML) to form federation for retail traders & vendors
Patna: The CPI(ML) has decided to organise retail traders and vendors in various cities in the state and form a state-level federation to raise their demands with the govt.
"This initiative was taken by the party's Ara MP Sudama Prasad.
He earlier formed a district-level body in Bhojpur and has now decided to expand it to the state level," said a CPI(ML) functionary.
On Sunday, Prasad held a meeting in Patna attended by around 200 retail traders and vendors from 24 districts. According to a party communiqué, he told participants that a strong organisation was needed to take up their problems with the govt and administration.
"First, the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes in 2016 and then the Covid pandemic broke the backbone of retailers and vendors," Prasad said.
He cited rising prices, reduced purchasing power, unemployment and the spread of online shopping as key challenges. He also pointed to increased criminal activity and insecurity in marketplaces.
A state-level meeting will be held in Patna next month to formally launch the Vyavsaee Mahasangh (state traders' federation).
The CPI(ML) began efforts to organise traders after the pandemic. "The first unit was formed in Ara. Now, the state body will be set up with a focus on demanding a traders' protection commission," the functionary said.
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