Opposition slams Centre over rail fare, LPG price hike
The Opposition parties dubbed the increase in the prices of train tickets and non-subsidised LPG cylinders as a “New Year Gift” from the Narendra Modi government that puts more financial burden on people.
The Congress said it hoped that the Centre will provide some reprieve for the common man on the New Year’s Day given the state of the economy, the condition of unemployment and the price-rise of essential commodities. “But, I am sad to say that two announcements that have been made by the Government of India only puts the common man into a deeper financial economic crisis,” said Congress spokesperson Sushmita Dev.
“Railway fares have been raised. The prices of non- subsidised LPG cylinders have once again increased. The question is, when is this travesty going to end?” she asked.
