Karnataka CM Criticizes Fuel Price Hike as Burden on Citizens
Fuel price hike an ‘attack on common man’, says Siddaramaiah
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah condemned the Union government's recent fuel price hike, labeling it an 'anti-people decision' that exacerbates the financial strain on citizens. He warned of rising costs for essential goods and services, urging an immediate rollback and holding the Modi government accountable for the economic challenges faced by ordinary families.
- 01Siddaramaiah accused the Modi government of failing in foreign policy and economic management, leading to the fuel price hike.
- 02The Chief Minister warned that the price increase would raise transport and essential commodity costs, impacting farmers and the middle-class.
- 03Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar criticized the Centre's handling of the economy, stating that the price rise is a significant burden on common people.
- 04Randeep Singh Surjewala highlighted that the Modi government has collected ₹43 lakh crore in taxes on fuel since 2014, averaging ₹1,000 crore daily.
- 05The price of petrol has surged from ₹71.41 per litre in 2014 to ₹102.92 per litre today, despite falling global crude oil prices.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has vocally opposed the recent increase in petrol and diesel prices by the Union government, describing it as an 'anti-people decision' that places an undue burden on citizens already grappling with rising living costs. He attributed the hike to the failures of the Modi administration, including poor economic management and ineffective foreign policy, which he claims have forced the government to pass costs onto the public. Siddaramaiah warned that this increase would trigger a ripple effect, leading to higher prices for essential goods and services, including transportation, groceries, and agricultural inputs, disproportionately affecting farmers, workers, and middle-class families.
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar echoed these sentiments, blaming the Centre for the escalating cost of living and deeming the government's suggestions to reduce fuel consumption unrealistic. Additionally, All India Congress Committee general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala accused the NDA government of exploiting citizens through excessive taxation on fuel, revealing that the government has amassed ₹43 lakh crore in taxes over the past 11 years. He argued that the current petrol price of ₹102.92 per litre is unjustified, given the drop in global crude oil prices.
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The fuel price hike will likely lead to increased costs for essential goods and services, affecting daily life for many citizens.
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