Rahul Gandhi says PMO responsible for 'destabilising' elected govt in Madhya Pradesh; asks Narendra Modi to 'focus on economy' instead
4 years, 10 months ago

Rahul Gandhi says PMO responsible for 'destabilising' elected govt in Madhya Pradesh; asks Narendra Modi to 'focus on economy' instead

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “destabilising” the elected Congress government in Madhya Pradesh. Gandhi also said the Prime Minister may have “missed” noticing the 35 per cent crash in global oil prices and asked him to pass on the benefit to Indians by slashing petrol prices. — Rahul Gandhi March 11, 2020 Congress’ prominent youth leader Jyotiraditya Scindia quit the party on Tuesday and appeared set to join the BJP amid a rebellion in Madhya Pradesh by his supporters, pushing the 15-month-old Kamal Nath government to the brink of collapse. On Tuesday morning, as much of India was celebrating Holi, Scindia met senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, following which he called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his 7, Lok Kalyan Marg residence.

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Congress hiked fuel prices as revenge for poll debacle: Karnataka LoP Ashoka
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Congress hiked fuel prices as revenge for poll debacle: Karnataka LoP Ashoka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Hitting out at the state government for increasing petrol and diesel prices in Karnataka, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka claimed that the Congress-led dispensation is taking revenge on the people for defeating the party in the recent Lok Sabha polls. “During the previous BJP government, when fuel became costlier by just Re 1, the present CM …

PM Modi promises fuel price review if BJP wins in Rajasthan
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi promises fuel price review if BJP wins in Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday promised that, if elected, a BJP government in Rajasthan would review the prices of petrol and diesel, aiming to provide relief to the poor and middle-class citizens. But the Congress government in Rajasthan sells petrol at higher prices.” “I give a guarantee that after the BJP government is formed, the prices of petrol and …

Congress slams Modi government over price rise, organises flash protests outside BJP headquarters
1 year, 6 months ago

Congress slams Modi government over price rise, organises flash protests outside BJP headquarters

The Hindu  

Stepping up its attack on the Narendra Modi government over the rising prices of vegetables, the Congress on July 4 described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the ‘Mehengaai Man‘ under whose watch essential food items have become unaffordable. “Delhi Police under Home Minister Amit Shah does not miss any opportunity to break rules, conventions and procedures laid out in the …

Congress asks the government why it can’t pass on the benefit of lower crude prices to consumer
1 year, 9 months ago

Congress asks the government why it can’t pass on the benefit of lower crude prices to consumer

The Hindu  

Attacking the government over prices of petrol and diesel, the Congress on Wednesday asked why the Narendra Modi government has not passed on the benefit of reduction in international crude oil prices to consumers. Addressing a press conference, Congress spokesperson Gourav Vallabh also asked besides the public sector refineries, which private refineries benefited from cheaper Russian crude oil and at …

Unemployment, inflation hurting the country, says Rahul Gandhi - The Hindu
2 years ago

Unemployment, inflation hurting the country, says Rahul Gandhi - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, said that Bharat Jodo Yatra was indeed aimed against the hatred, but the twin issues of “unemployment” and “inflation” were also hurting the country. Addressing a gathering at Haryana’s Nuh on the yatra’s entry to the State from neighbouring Rajasthan around 6 a.m., Mr. Gandhi said unemployment was one of …

India’s Gandhi slams PM Modi over price rise, Hindu-Muslim divide
2 years, 4 months ago

India’s Gandhi slams PM Modi over price rise, Hindu-Muslim divide

Al Jazeera  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi blames PM Modi for soaring unemployment and inflation as he rallies supporters in New Delhi. Thousands of Indians rallied under key opposition leader Rahul Gandhi over soaring unemployment and rising food and fuel prices, with the former Congress party chief attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government for failing to address issues facing the people. The prices …

Uttar Pradesh, other States should slash VAT on petrol, diesel: BSP chief Mayawati
2 years, 7 months ago

Uttar Pradesh, other States should slash VAT on petrol, diesel: BSP chief Mayawati

The Hindu  

With the Centre slashing the excise duty on petrol and diesel, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on May 22 said it was the duty of not only Uttar Pradesh but also of other States to immediately announce a cut in VAT on fuel. Petrol price on May 22 was slashed by ₹8.69 a litre and that of diesel by ₹7.05 …

'It is Always People First for Us', Says PM Modi as Govt Announces Fuel Price Cut
2 years, 7 months ago

'It is Always People First for Us', Says PM Modi as Govt Announces Fuel Price Cut

News 18  

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a sizeable cut in fuel prices, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that people are the first priority of his government. The government on Saturday cut excise duty on petrol by a record Rs 8 per litre and that on diesel by Rs 6 per litre to give relief to consumers from high …

'People first for us': PM Modi after finance minister slashes fuel prices, offers LPG subsidies
2 years, 7 months ago

'People first for us': PM Modi after finance minister slashes fuel prices, offers LPG subsidies

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcements, particularly those on petrol and diesel, as well as subsidy on gas cylinders, prime minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the decisions showed that for his government, 'it is always the people first.' “Today's decisions, especially the the one relating to a significant drop in petrol and diesel prices will positively impact …

Rahul Gandhi on LPG price hike: ‘Only Congress governs for poor, middle class’
2 years, 8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi on LPG price hike: ‘Only Congress governs for poor, middle class’

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday took a jibe at the central government after the hike in prices of domestic liquified petroleum gas by ₹50 per cylinder, insisting that “Only Congress governs for the welfare of poor and middle-class Indian families. Cooking gas on Saturday became costlier by ₹50 per cylinder with the second rate hike in less than two …

‘Nehru ji to blame?' Rahul Gandhi takes dig at PM Modi over power crisis
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Nehru ji to blame?' Rahul Gandhi takes dig at PM Modi over power crisis

Hindustan Times  

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the ongoing power crisis in the country. Taking to Twitter, Gandhi asked the Prime Minister whom he would blame for the current "failure" over the crisis, a result of a shortage in coal supplies and plants shutting for maintenance amid soaring electricity demand. Several states including the …

The big picture on fuel taxation
2 years, 8 months ago

The big picture on fuel taxation

Hindustan Times  

Prime minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on April 27, where he named some non-Bharatiya Janata Party ruled states and asked them to bring down taxes on petrol-diesel have expectedly created a political controversy. Data from the ministry of petroleum shows that most BJP ruled states seem to have a lower tax on petrol and diesel than the states Mr Modi named …

'Modi's Federalism Not Cooperative, It's Coercive': Rahul Attacks PM Over Fuel Price Issue
2 years, 8 months ago

'Modi's Federalism Not Cooperative, It's Coercive': Rahul Attacks PM Over Fuel Price Issue

News 18  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his federalism is "not cooperative but coercive". His remarks came a day after Modi flagged higher fuel prices in many opposition-ruled states and urged them to reduce VAT in "national interest" to benefit the common man and work in the spirit of cooperative federalism in this …

Opposition irked by PM Modi’s VAT remark
2 years, 8 months ago

Opposition irked by PM Modi’s VAT remark

The Hindu  

Opposition leaders on Wednesday reacted sharply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments that States ruled by them had not reduced value added tax on petrol and diesel despite the Centre slashing excise duty and they should do so at the earliest in order to benefit the consumers. The West Bengal Chief Minister claimed that the Centre owed ₹97,000 crore to …

PM Modi’s remarks on fuel prices one-sided, misleading: Mamata Banerjee
2 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi’s remarks on fuel prices one-sided, misleading: Mamata Banerjee

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks blaming the Opposition States for high prices of petrol and diesel are misleading and one-sided, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday alleging that the Centre has adopted a “step-motherly” attitude towards the Opposition-ruled States. Ms. Banerjee was reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks made earlier in the day that many States …

‘Bengal spent ₹1,500 cr…’: Mamata Banerjee slams Modi after fuel price meet
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Bengal spent ₹1,500 cr…’: Mamata Banerjee slams Modi after fuel price meet

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi who urged states to reduce VAT in "national interest" to benefit the common man during a virtual interaction with chief ministers amid rising fuel prices across the country. Other opposition parties also accused Modi of playing politics during his meeting and "passing the buck" on …

Oppn Accuses PM Modi of Playing Politics on Fuel Prices, BJP Slams Its 'Hypocrisy'
2 years, 8 months ago

Oppn Accuses PM Modi of Playing Politics on Fuel Prices, BJP Slams Its 'Hypocrisy'

News 18  

The Opposition on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of playing politics during his meeting with chief ministers on the Covid situation by raising the issue of fuel prices and "passing the buck" on to states to reduce VAT on petrol and diesel. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said the Centre owed Rs 26,500 crore to the state, after Prime …

'PM Abdicates Responsibility': Rahul, Mamata on Modi's High Fuel Prices Jibe
2 years, 8 months ago

'PM Abdicates Responsibility': Rahul, Mamata on Modi's High Fuel Prices Jibe

The Quint  

"PM Modi is particularly quoting only Opposition-ruled states to reduce taxes on fuel. Jharkhand Health Minister Banna Gupta pointed out that the meeting, which was held to review the COVID-19 situation in the country, had "turned out to be a political meeting." Meanwhile, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao was quoted as saying, "Why can't the Centre cut taxes instead …

In first reaction on rising fuel prices, PM Modi fires at Opposition-ruled states
2 years, 8 months ago

In first reaction on rising fuel prices, PM Modi fires at Opposition-ruled states

India Today  

Reacting to the issue of rising fuel prices, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to states ruled by the Opposition to reduce tax on fuel. He said, "States like Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Telangana, Maharashtra, Kerala and Jharkhand did not reduce tax on fuel, and should do it now." "Centre reduced the excise duty on fuel prices last November and …

Government must cut duty on fuel if global oil prices stay above $100 a barrel: CII’s Narendran
2 years, 8 months ago

Government must cut duty on fuel if global oil prices stay above $100 a barrel: CII’s Narendran

The Hindu  

The government should consider offering some relief to Indian consumers by paring excise duties on petroleum products, if global crude oil prices remain above $100 a barrel, the Confederation of Indian Industry president T.V. “If the oil prices stay about $100, then if there is something that can be done on excise duties, etc. The CII is also mooting a …

Indians hit by ₹1.25 lakh cr in additional taxes: Congress
2 years, 9 months ago

Indians hit by ₹1.25 lakh cr in additional taxes: Congress

The Hindu  

The recent electoral victories have given the BJP “a licence to loot”, the Congress alleged on Saturday as the party gave a break-up of additional taxes to the tune of ₹1.25 lakh crore that have burdened the common people in the new financial year. “The prices of petrol and diesel have gone up by ₹7.20/litre across India with 10 hikes …

Photos: Rahul Gandhi protests against hike in fuel prices and inflation
2 years, 9 months ago

Photos: Rahul Gandhi protests against hike in fuel prices and inflation

Hindustan Times  

Photos: Rahul Gandhi protests against hike in fuel prices and inflation Congress president Rahul Gandhi said prices of petrol and diesel have risen nine times in the last 10 days, and. Congress president Rahul Gandhi said prices of petrol and diesel have risen nine times in the last 10 days, and that the poor and middle class have been worst …

In photos | Congress' protest against fuel price hike and inflation
2 years, 9 months ago

In photos | Congress' protest against fuel price hike and inflation

Hindustan Times  

In photos | Congress' protest against fuel price hike and inflation With the ninth hike in fuel prices in ten days, Congress has stepped up its protests against the central government. The petrol and diesel prices have been increased by 80 paise, taking the overall increase to ₹6.40 per litre.. 1 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout …

'Making gains by plundering poor': Congress slams Centre over fuel price hike
2 years, 9 months ago

'Making gains by plundering poor': Congress slams Centre over fuel price hike

Firstpost  

SP MP Jaya Bachchan also attacked the Centre over the hike in fuel prices and said that Akhilesh Yadav had repeatedly said in his campaign that the price is going to increase after the elections New Delhi: Congress on Tuesday slammed the Centre over the hike in petrol and diesel prices, alleging that the government is “making a gain worth …

Fuel prices hike: 'Thali Bajao,' Rahul Gandhi's scathing attack on Centre
2 years, 9 months ago

Fuel prices hike: 'Thali Bajao,' Rahul Gandhi's scathing attack on Centre

India TV News  

Highlights Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hits out at Centre over fuel prices hike Domestic cooking gas LPG rates were increased by Rs 50 per cylinder Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Mallikarjun Kharge and SP's Jaya Bachchan also joined the chorus Fuel prices hike: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi came down heavily on the Centre over the exorbitant rise in petrol, diesel prices after …

Get your petrol tanks filled before 'election offer' ends: Rahul's dig at Centre over fuel price hike
2 years, 10 months ago

Get your petrol tanks filled before 'election offer' ends: Rahul's dig at Centre over fuel price hike

India TV News  

Highlights Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the Modi government over the impending fuel price hike Congress has been accusing the BJP government of raising the prices soon after the polls are over. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday took a swipe at the Modi government over the impending fuel price hike after assembly polls and asked people …

PM Modi can't reduce fuel prices as it benefits his industrialist friends: Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi can't reduce fuel prices as it benefits his industrialist friends: Rahul Gandhi

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi cannot reduce the prices of fuel as it benefits his "two-three industrialist friends". If you had not done this and three laws were not repealed, not only the farmers of Punjab, but the farmers of India would have suffered," Rahul Gandhi said. 'Channi son of poor, understands poverty' …

BJP Lauds Modi Govt's Cut in Petrol, Diesel Prices
3 years, 2 months ago

BJP Lauds Modi Govt's Cut in Petrol, Diesel Prices

News 18  

The BJP on Wednesday hailed the central government's decision to reduce petrol and diesel prices as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Diwali gift. "I thank @narendramodi Ji's Gov for reducing Excise Duty on Petrol & Diesel on the eve of Diwali by Rs 5 and Rs 10 respectively from tomorrow. The reduction in excise duty on Petrol & Diesel will also …

'Wish govt had a sensitive heart': Rahul Gandhi's dig over rising prices this Diwali
3 years, 2 months ago

'Wish govt had a sensitive heart': Rahul Gandhi's dig over rising prices this Diwali

India Today  

In the wake of a sharp rise in prices of petrol and diesel in the country, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government on Wednesday, saying that "inflation is at its peak during Diwali". Seems inflation is Modi govt’s Diwali gift to people: Rajasthan CM On Tuesday, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot slammed …

Rahul Gandhi takes dig at govt over rising fuel prices, alleges wealth of poor transferred to PM's 'friends'
3 years, 4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi takes dig at govt over rising fuel prices, alleges wealth of poor transferred to PM's 'friends'

Firstpost  

The Congress leader also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in a state of panic and unable to face the ground reality of the situation in the country New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at the government over rising prices and alleged that farmers, small traders and the salaried class were being demonetised and the …

Rahul Gandhi slams government over rise in prices of LPG
3 years, 4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi slams government over rise in prices of LPG

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at the government over the rise in prices of domestic cooking gas, and said the country is uniting against this injustice. The Congress party has been attacking the government over the rise in petrol, diesel and LPG prices and has been demanding reduction in them by removing some of the taxes imposed …

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over hike in PNG, CNG prices
3 years, 6 months ago

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over hike in PNG, CNG prices

India TV News  

Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday took a swipe at the BJP-led Centre over the hike in the prices of the CNG and PNG, saying that inflation is continuing to grow and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'accountability was only towards friends'. In a tweet in Hindi, Rahul Gandhi said, "Inflation continues to grow. His remarks came after the Indraprastha …

'PhD in tax recovery': Rahul Gandhi's jibe on Centre, as fuel prices continue to rise
3 years, 6 months ago

'PhD in tax recovery': Rahul Gandhi's jibe on Centre, as fuel prices continue to rise

India TV News  

Taking a jibe at the central government for the continued increase in fuel prices, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday termed it a "PhD in tax recovery". Petrol prices have now crossed the Rs 100 per litre mark in several cities while in others it is very close to it. Fuel prices in Patna were 99.28 and Rs 93.30 per …

Petroleum Minister defends high fuel prices citing govt spending on welfare schemes
3 years, 7 months ago

Petroleum Minister defends high fuel prices citing govt spending on welfare schemes

India TV News  

Accepting that high fuel prices have been a cause of difficulty to the general public, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said that at a time when the government expenditure has surged due to welfare schemes along with vaccination coverage amid the pandemic, the government is saving money for such initiatives for the public. Recently, the Prime Minister announced Rs …

Who's to blame for Rs 100 petrol: Nehru, Indira or Modi Sarkar?
3 years, 10 months ago

Who's to blame for Rs 100 petrol: Nehru, Indira or Modi Sarkar?

Deccan Chronicle  

The price of petrol has crossed Rs 100 in some parts of India for the first time. Indeed, in the last 36 months, the Indian economy has slowed significantly, falling from around eight per cent growth in the quarter starting January 2018 to around three per cent in the quarter starting January 2020. The logic of deregulation was that the …

West Bengal govt reduces state tax on petrol, diesel by Rs 1 per litre
3 years, 10 months ago

West Bengal govt reduces state tax on petrol, diesel by Rs 1 per litre

India Today  

West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra on Sunday announced a reduction of tax by Rs 1 per litre on petrol and diesel, effective from tomorrow midnight. West Bengal government’s move comes a day after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that Centre and State governments will have to work together to bring retail rates to reasonable levels. “As 42 per …

Govt 'profiting off' people's misery, says Sonia Gandhi in letter to PM Modi over soaring fuel prices
3 years, 10 months ago

Govt 'profiting off' people's misery, says Sonia Gandhi in letter to PM Modi over soaring fuel prices

India Today  

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Sonia Gandhi has accused the government of "profiting off people's misery and suffering" by increasing prices of fuel in India. 'Cruel to refuse to reduce fuel prices' Gandhi further said that the government has increased excise duty on diesel by 820 per cent and on petrol by over 258 per …

Petrol prices breach Rs 100-mark: Modi blames previous govts for not reducing import dependence
3 years, 10 months ago

Petrol prices breach Rs 100-mark: Modi blames previous govts for not reducing import dependence

Firstpost  

Without referring to the relentless increase in retail fuel prices, Modi said India imported over 85% of its oil needs in the 2019-20 and nearly 53% of its gas requirement New Delhi: On a day when petrol crossed the Rs 100 mark, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the middle-class would not have been burdened if the previous governments …

As petrol skyrockets to Rs 100, PM Modi blames previous govts for not cutting import dependence
3 years, 10 months ago

As petrol skyrockets to Rs 100, PM Modi blames previous govts for not cutting import dependence

India TV News  

On a day when petrol crossed the Rs 100 mark, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the middle-class would not have been burdened if the previous governments had focussed on reducing India's energy import dependence. Without referring to the relentless increase in retail fuel prices, which are linked to international rates, he said India imported over 85 per cent …

Petrol, diesel prices are rising but why govt does not look worried
3 years, 10 months ago

Petrol, diesel prices are rising but why govt does not look worried

India Today  

Petrol and diesel prices rose on Wednesday for the ninth consecutive day. Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has already ruled out the possibility of the government intervening to regulate petrol and diesel prices in order to check the cost of fuel. Any increase in petrol and diesel prices led to a backlash against the government, and rising prices in the international …

Congress planning nationwide protest against soaring fuel prices: Chennithala
3 years, 11 months ago

Congress planning nationwide protest against soaring fuel prices: Chennithala

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: The Congress is planning a nationwide protest against the increasing fuel prices, senior party leader Ramesh Chennithala said here on Friday as he attacked the BJP-led government at the Centre over the soaring prices of diesel and petrol. "The Congress is planning an all India protest, if the prices of fuel continue to soar on an uncontrolled level," Chennithala …

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over fuel price hike, says Narendra Modi govt only 'busy collecting tax'
3 years, 11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over fuel price hike, says Narendra Modi govt only 'busy collecting tax'

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday slammed the Centre over fuel prices touching an “all-time high” and demanded that the excise duty hike affected by the Narendra Modi government during its tenure be immediately rolled back to give relief to the masses. Congress spokesperson Ajay Maken said in Delhi on Sunday the petrol prices have reached an all time high …

Cong Slams Govt Over Rise in Fuel Prices, Demands Rollback of Central Excise Duty Hike
3 years, 11 months ago

Cong Slams Govt Over Rise in Fuel Prices, Demands Rollback of Central Excise Duty Hike

News 18  

The Congress on Sunday slammed the Centre over fuel prices touching an “all-time high” and demanded that the excise duty hike affected by the Modi government during its tenure be immediately rolled back to give relief to the masses. “What is more shocking is that during the Congress’ regime when we left power in May 2014, the international crude oil …

Centre insensitive to fuel prices hike: Congress
4 years, 6 months ago

Centre insensitive to fuel prices hike: Congress

The Hindu  

Petrol prices have risen by ₹7 in the last 14 days and this reflects how the Centre is least bothered about people from all sections, who are already suffering from loss of income due to corona-related lockdown, said AICC secretary and former MLA Vamshi Chand Reddy. Speaking to reporters here, he said with the latest hike, petrol prices have touched …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre's 'unfair' decision to hike petrol, diesel prices; calls for move to be withdrawn
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre's 'unfair' decision to hike petrol, diesel prices; calls for move to be withdrawn

Firstpost  

Terming the rise in petrol and diesel prices as ‘unfair’, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said when the fight against COVID-19 is causing economic hardship to all, the government instead of reducing prices has raised them. New Delhi: Terming the rise in petrol and diesel prices as “unfair”, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said when the fight against …

Oil prices crashed, Rahul reminds Prime Minister
4 years, 10 months ago

Oil prices crashed, Rahul reminds Prime Minister

The Hindu  

In his only comment on the political developments in Madhya Pradesh, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi took a dig at the Narendra Modi government. “Hey @PMOIndia, while you were busy destabilising an elected Congress govt, you may have missed noticing the 35% crash in global oil prices. “In dollar terms, the international crude oil prices are down to the level …

Rahul Gandhi blames PMO for MP crisis, says 'focus on petrol price instead'
4 years, 10 months ago

Rahul Gandhi blames PMO for MP crisis, says 'focus on petrol price instead'

India TV News  

In the first reaction on Madhya Pradesh political crisis and post- Jyotiraditya Scindia's resignation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a crash in global oil prices. while you were busy destabilising an elected Congress Govt, you may have missed noticing the 35 per cent crash in global oil prices." The move comes after …

Foolish economic theories: Rahul Gandhi hits out at Modi govt, says India doesn't need propaganda
5 years, 4 months ago

Foolish economic theories: Rahul Gandhi hits out at Modi govt, says India doesn't need propaganda

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Narendra Modi government of "manipulating" news cycles to hide the ongoing economic slowdown in the country. In a tweet, Rahul Gandhi said India does not need "propaganda" and "manipulated news cycles". He said the country also doesn't need "foolish theories about millennials", indirectly attacking Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for her recent comment where …

Congress slams government over rise in fuel prices
5 years, 6 months ago

Congress slams government over rise in fuel prices

India TV News  

The Congress on Sunday slammed the Centre over rise in fuel prices, saying the BJP is back to "fleece" the people. Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the petrol prices in Delhi on June 22 were Rs 69.93 per litre and went up to Rs 70.40 per litre on June 30, a rise of Rs 0.47 per litre. He also …

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