Congress director Pawan Khera
New Delhi: Congress launched a violent attack on the central government led by Narendra Modi on Tuesday over rising gasoline and diesel prices, accusing the government of only working for two “businessmen” in the country. Congress chairman Pawan Khera berated the center for rising fuel prices and said compatriots pay the “Modi tax” in the form of an excise duty.
“We are calling for an immediate withdrawal of this additional Modi tax that was introduced over the past 6.8 years,” said Kher.
At a press conference, Khera claimed that if the government resets the excise tax, the price of gas would drop to Rs61.92 per liter and the price of diesel to Rs47.51 per liter.
“In May 2014, the international price of crude oil was USD 108 a barrel and gasoline was sold at Rs 71.51 per liter in Delhi while diesel was sold at Rs 57.28 per liter. International crude oil prices were $ 54.41 per barrel as of February 1, 2021, and to date, gasoline prices in the state capital are Rs 89.29 per liter, while diesel is sold at Rs 79.70 per liter, “Khera said.
The Congress leader accused the government of pillaging the country with fuel prices of 20 lakh crore. “Where did those 20 lakh crore go? It was not seen in any sector. Can this be called a criminal conspiracy that only benefits a few friends? “Asked Khera.
Congress accused the BJP of keeping society in a constant struggle and using hatred and scare tactics to keep everyone busy so that their (government) shortcomings would not be highlighted. Khera also accused the Saffron Party of “manufacturing controversies” hiding its shortcomings.
“’Leiden’ has reached a large part of society from farmers to young people. Although “suffering” has managed to unite these sufferings, “said Khera.
“What emotions are you trying to preoccupy India with? Anger! Hate! Fear! Your strategy is predictable, generates these emotions and creates villains. For this they will borrow from mythology, from their version of history, from global events. That might have.” nothing to do with us. They will keep calling bad guys against whom our collective emotions can be directed, “added Khera.