Congress accuses Modi of post election extortion after petrol diesel jump fuels Rs 3 hike

Congress says Modi tax begins right after assembly votes

Congress launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Centre raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre, arguing it signals a “vasooli” or extortion campaign once assembly elections ended in four states and a union territory. The party also pointed to a Rs 2 per litre increase in CNG. Delhi saw petrol climb from Rs 94.77 to Rs 97.77 and diesel from Rs 87.67 to Rs 90.67. Opposition leaders tied the hike to inflation amid the West Asia energy shock.