Citizens’ Struggle activists protest over cost of living, chant ‘AKD Go Home’

Activists affiliated with the Citizens’ Struggle Movement staged a protest in Borella yesterday, calling on the Government to take urgent action to address the rising cost of living, with demonstrators chanting the slogan “AKD Go Home”. The protesters demanded immediate measures to reduce the prices of essential goods, including rice, vegetables and other daily necessities, arguing that households continue to face mounting financial pressure. They accused the Government of failing to deliver the economic relief promised to the public. Addressing the gathering, one of the organisers said the current administration had come to power on the strength of a people’s movement seeking systemic change but had failed to meet the expectations of those who supported it. He alleged that while ordinary citizens continue to struggle with mounting economic challenges, the Government has not responded adequately to their concerns. The protesters further argued that the administration, which commands both the Executive Presidency and a parliamentary majority, bears responsibility for resolving the country’s economic difficulties. They questioned the Government’s ability to govern effectively if it cannot curb the rising cost of essential commodities.

Citizens’ Struggle activists protest over cost of living, chant ‘AKD Go Home’ | Daily FT