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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

‘Inflation Man Modi strikes again’: Rahul Gandhi on rising petrol, diesel prices

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over rising fuel prices, accusing the government of burdening citizens with repeated petrol and diesel hikes after elections.

In a strongly worded statement shared on social media, Gandhi dubbed the Prime Minister “Inflation Man Modi,” alleging that the Centre raises fuel prices in phases to avoid immediate public backlash while steadily increasing the financial strain on households.

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