Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge likens repeated fuel hikes to ‘slow poisoning’
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Modi government for its repeated fuel price hikes, likening them to 'slow poisoning' of the populace. He expressed that rising fuel costs, inflation, and unemployment have led to widespread discontent among the people. Kharge emphasized that the government's indifference to these issues is pushing the country towards ruin.
- ▪CNG prices were increased again on May 26, 2026.
- ▪Kharge accused the Modi government of being incapable of solving issues related to fuel prices.
- ▪He stated that rising prices are causing anger among the public and harming the poor.
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With compressed natural gas (CNG) prices hiked again on Tuesday (May 26, 2026), Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Narendra Modi government of subjecting people to “slow poisoning” through repeated increases in fuel prices. The people had realised the government was “incapable” of solving any issue, Mr. Kharge said.Speaking to reporters outside his official residence, Mr. Kharge said rising fuel prices, inflation, and unemployment had fuelled widespread anger against the Centre, but the government was indifferent to the hardships faced by the poor.“This is Modi-ji’s tactic... a kind of slow poisoning to kill poor people.
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