Jaipur, September 29:The petrol pump operators in Rajasthan are preparing to go on strike again from October 1. A Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers Association member said the government had promised a solution in 10 days on increasing VAT on petrol and diesel. He said the solution has not been found even after 13 days and disturbed by this, they will hold a symbolic strike on October 1 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rajasthan Petrol Pump Strike Video: People Queue Up at Petrol Pumps in Jaipur Ahead of Two-Day Statewide Strike Against High VAT on Fuel, Viral Clip Surfaces

"If no action is taken even after this, we will go on indefinite strike on October 2," they said. Several other demands are also being made by the association along with the reduction in VAT. India’s Resolute Stand Up to Chinese Forces During Galwan Valley Stand-Off Made World Take Note of Us, Says Army Chief General Manoj Pande

A two-day symbolic strike was held on September 13 and 14. After no response from the government, an indefinite strike was to be held from September 15, which was postponed after assurances were received during talks with the government. The dealer association has said that the VAT in Rajasthan is higher than in neighbouring states.

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