Date:16/06/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/06/16/stories/2008061654300400.htm

New Delhi

Discussion sought on rising inflation

NEW DELHI: The Confederation of All-India Traders has urged the Prime Minister to convene an emergency meeting of all political parties besides inviting representatives from the trade and industry to discuss steps to protect the common man from rising inflation.

In a statement on Sunday, it said the Government should check corporate hoarding of essential commodities.