The Economic Times

Mallikarjun Kharge calls fuel price hike Modi-govt-made crisis, alleges leadership failure amid West Asia conflict

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes the central government over rising petrol and diesel prices. He labels the situation a 'Modi-government-made crisis' and blames leadership failure for the economic burden on citizens. Kharge highlights the cascading effect of inflation from fuel price increases. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defends the hike, stating India's increases are lower than many other nations.