Centre’s remarks in the midst of fuel crisis, falling rupee have only triggerd panic, says Kanimozhi
MP Kanimozhi criticized the Centre for its handling of the fuel crisis and the falling rupee, claiming it has only caused panic among the public. She stated that the government's messages have sown suspicion and despair instead of providing reassurance. Kanimozhi emphasized that the Prime Minister's comments have exacerbated the situation rather than offering constructive solutions.
- ▪Kanimozhi accused the Centre of failing to instill confidence during the fuel crisis and falling rupee.
- ▪She highlighted that the government's knee-jerk measures have led to price hikes in LPG, petrol, and diesel.
- ▪The MP noted that food prices have increased and many restaurants have altered their menus due to rising costs.
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Instead of instilling confidence in the minds of the already panicked people through positive messages in the midst of fuel crisis and rapidly falling rupee value, the Centre was seeding suspicion and despair across the country through its messages, MP Kanimozhi has said.During a brief informal chat with the reporters here on Saturday after participating in the party workers’ meeting, Ms. Kanimozhi said the Narendra Modi-led Union Government, which failed miserably to read the challenges in store much ahead of the West Asia crisis, was taking knee-jerk measures.
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