Top events of the day: PM Modi to inaugurate several airport projects, farmers rail roko protest, Raj petrol pumps shut

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₹42,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh. In addition to this, media reports have also stated that the PM Modi is expected to inaugurate 15 airport projects in several states. The Rajasthan Petrol Dealers Association has announced a "No Purchase, No Sale" strike starting at 6 am on Sunday for the next 48 hours with the aim of drawing the attention of the government to the high fuel prices in the state.

While speaking to news agecny ANI, Treasurer of Rajasthan Petrol Dealers Association Sandeep Bageria said, "Rajasthan Petrol Dealers Association has announced a "No Purchase, No Sale" strike from 6 am for the next 48 hours. The aim is to draw the attention of the government to the high fuel prices in the state." Bageria said that the petrol pump operators in the state are continuously facing losses due to increased VAT in Rajasthan. "Due to increased VAT in Rajasthan, petrol pump operators are continuously facing losses.

We have been demanding the government reduce VAT for a long time, but no hearing is taking place. Petrol is being sold much cheaper in neighbouring states than in Rajasthan. Another demand is that the commission of dealers has not increased for the last 7 years.

Due to this, most of the petrol pumps in Rajasthan are on the verge of closure," he said. As per the official release, on March 10, at around noon, the Prime Minister will participate in a public programme, where he will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than ₹42,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh. At around 2:15 PM, Prime Minister will reach Varanasi and will disburse the first installment under Mahatari Vandana Yojana in Chhattisgarh via video conferencing.