Congress creates social media storm on rising prices of petroleum products

The Congress on Friday created a social media storm on rising prices of petroleum products, alleging that the Narendra Modi government was working on a sinister plan to establish the monopoly of a few capitalists.

Rahul Gandhi led the party leaders in attacking the government, alleging a planned dacoity to help crony capitalists. He said the money collected by the government was not being used in funding education and healthcare of common people.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the government was only offering false excuses to justify its anti-people policies.

The SpeakUpIndia campaign trended throughout the day on Twitter with many Congress leaders posting videos with appeals to rise against the oppressive government.