Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi slams govt over rising fuel prices

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi slammed the BJP government over the rise in petrol and diesel prices in the country.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Monday took a jibe at the BJP government over the hike in petrol and diesel prices.The prices hiked by 35 paise a litre and the auto fuels now cost a third more than the rate at which aviation turbine fuel (ATF)/ jet fuel is sold to airlines. The fourth straight day of 35 paise per litre hike sent petrol and diesel rates to record highs across the country.Taking to Twitter, Gandhi stated in Hindi, "The BJP government promised that people wearing 'hawai chappals' (sandals) will soon travel in 'hawai jahaj' (airplanes). However, fuel prices have increased so much under the Modi government that now it has become difficult for the middle-class to afford to travel by air (sic)." - #___ pic.twitter.com/f4rVkxxOOW