Opposition parties protested in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday against the increase in prices of petrol, diesel and LPG (liquified petroleum gas) cylinders, and staged a walkout demanding a rollback. Protests also rocked the Rajya Sabha, which was adjourned amid the chaos.
In the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury raised the issue after Question Hour. He said the opposition had predicted the BJP would increase prices of diesel, petrol and LPG cylinders after elections in five states.
Members of the Congress, the Trinamool, the NCP, the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu and Left parties raised slogans against the hike and demanded a rollback.
