Fuel prices: Shiv Sena lashes out at Centre for hike after assembly elections

The Shiv Sena on Thursday criticised the Centre for hike in fuel prices after the recent Assembly polls in some states, saying the “present day rulers” can go to any extent for elections.

An editorial in the Sena mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ said the fuel prices, which were always on the upswing, were suddenly reduced during the period of elections in four states (Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu) and a Union Territory (Puducherry).

“But, the picture changed completely after the election results. The present day rulers can go to any extent for elections,” the Marathi daily alleged.