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Congress President Kharge Criticizes Modi Over Rising Fuel Prices and Political Speculations
Kharge targets Modi on fuel prices, deflects on Siddaramaiah meet
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for rising fuel prices and his public engagement strategies. He also addressed the upcoming meeting of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with party leadership amid speculation about leadership changes within the state Congress.
- 01Kharge blamed PM Modi for the recent hikes in petrol, diesel, and LPG prices, stating he is responsible for the inflation.
- 02He criticized Modi's public relations efforts, particularly referencing a social media trend linked to Modi's interaction with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.
- 03Siddaramaiah's meeting in Delhi is set for 11 AM, but he is unclear about the agenda.
- 04Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed uncertainty about attending the meeting, while Congress in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala dismissed leadership change speculations.
- 05Fuel prices in Delhi have crossed ₹100 per litre for petrol and ₹95 for diesel following recent hikes.
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On Monday, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a strong critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attributing the recent increases in fuel prices to his administration's policies. Kharge specifically pointed to the hikes in petrol, diesel, and LPG prices, declaring Modi responsible for the inflation affecting citizens. He also mocked Modi's public engagement strategies, highlighting a viral moment from Modi's meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, which he claimed detracted from serious economic issues. Amid this political backdrop, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to meet with Congress leadership in Delhi, although he has not been informed of the agenda. Speculation regarding potential leadership changes within the Karnataka Congress has surfaced, with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar indicating uncertainty about his attendance. Meanwhile, fuel prices have surged across the country, with petrol in Delhi now priced at ₹102.12 per litre and diesel at ₹95.20, marking the fourth increase in less than two weeks due to global oil market volatility.
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The rise in fuel prices directly affects consumers and may influence public sentiment towards the government.
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