Lack of foresight, leadership in BJP: Mallikarjun Kharge attacks PM on oil prices, Adani matter
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the recent fuel price hikes and accused the BJP of lacking leadership. He claimed that the government's actions are detrimental to the common people while favoring industrialist Gautam Adani. Kharge also expressed concerns over the implications of purchasing Russian oil amid U.S. sanctions and called for accountability from the government.
- ▪Fuel prices were increased by about 90 paise per litre, marking the second hike in less than a week.
- ▪Kharge accused the Modi government of robbing the common people while giving Adani a 'free pass' from America.
- ▪He criticized the government's handling of Russian oil purchases and the impact on Indian citizens.
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the fuel price hike,alleging that robbing common people and giving Adani a "free pass" from America is his "compromised model".Mr. Kharge also accused the BJP of lacking foresight and leadership.His remarks came after petrol and diesel prices were hiked by about 90 paise per litre on Tuesday (May 19, 2026), marking the second increase in fuel rates in less than a week after state-run oil firms ended a nearly four-year freeze on revisions. Will lead to further inflation, growth estimates will be lowered considerably: Congress on fuel hike"Just four days after the price hike, the Modi government has once again increased the prices of petrol and diesel.
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