Congress slams government for failing to reduce fuel prices
New Delhi, May 29: Slamming the Narendra Modi government for failing to reduce prices of petroleum products, the Congress said it is only engaged only in managing elections and headlines.
The party also sought to remind Prime Minister Modi of the critical position taken by him on the price rise of petroleum products when he was Gujarat Chief Minister.
Addressing a press conference, Congress spokesperson Tom Vadakkan said: "International prices of crude oil have declined by six percent from $80 a barrel on May 23 to $75 per barrel now.
"The Prime Minister and his Petroleum Minister (Dharmendra Pradhan) are saying that they will do something, but it has been 16 days and so far they have not done anything."
"Now CNG-PNG prices have also increased. What will the common man do? Inflation in petroleum products comes with cascading effect on the prices of basic amenities, whether it is consumer goods, transportation cost or bus fare," he added.
The Congress is organising protests at the state and district level to oppose increase in prices of petroleum products, which "has become an important issue in the country, but the government has nothing to do with people's problems".
"This government is engaged only in election management, election propaganda and headline management. People have understood everything and the government's efforts to mislead them will no longer be successful," he added.
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GT buy Washington Sundar for Rs 3.20 crore; Prithvi Shaw, Shardul Thakur go unsold
Jeddah, Nov 25: Flamboyant Indian opener Prithvi Shaw and seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur failed to find any takers but Washington Sundar was bought by Gujarat Titans for Rs 3.20 crore on the second day of the IPL mega auction here on Monday.
Also going unsold were New Zealand batting stars Kane Williamson and Glenn Phillips.
South African veteran Faf du Plessis and West Indies' Rovman Powell were bought for Rs two crore and Rs 1.50 crore by Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders respectively, but seasoned India batter Ajinkya Rahane went unsold.
The unsold players can find buyers later in the day during the accelerated auction if their names are given by the franchises.
