CPI's D Raja Criticizes Modi Government Over Energy Crisis and Israel Visit
D Raja slams Modi govt over energy crisis, questions PM's Israel trip
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D Raja, general secretary of the Communist Party of India, criticized the central government for failing to manage the ongoing energy crisis, linking rising fuel prices to geopolitical tensions. He also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent trip to Israel amidst the crisis, as commercial LPG prices rise significantly in Delhi and Kolkata.
- 01D Raja accused the Modi government of failing to address the energy crisis, citing rising fuel prices linked to ongoing global conflicts.
- 02The price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders increased by ₹42 in Delhi, now costing ₹3,113.50, while in Kolkata, it is now ₹3,255.50.
- 03Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar defended the price hike as a measure to combat hoarding.
- 04The Union Petroleum Ministry asserts that India has adequate stocks of petrol, diesel, LPG, and natural gas.
- 05Raja questioned the necessity of Modi's visit to Israel, linking it to the broader geopolitical tensions affecting fuel availability.
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D Raja, the general secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI), has sharply criticized the Indian government for its inadequate response to the escalating energy crisis, particularly the continuous rise in fuel prices. He emphasized that the increasing costs are influenced by ongoing global conflicts, including a recent war crisis. Raja also questioned the purpose of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent trip to Israel, suggesting it was ill-timed given the domestic energy challenges. In related news, commercial LPG cylinder prices have risen by ₹42 in Delhi, bringing the total to ₹3,113.50, and by a similar amount in Kolkata, now priced at ₹3,255.50. The government has defended these price hikes as necessary measures to prevent hoarding. Despite these price increases, the Union Petroleum Ministry claims that India has sufficient fuel reserves to meet demand.
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The rise in LPG prices will directly affect consumers, increasing costs for businesses that rely on commercial cylinders.
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