Rahul Gandhi brands LPG hike an electoral bill and warns petrol and diesel may soon jump

He claims the timing tracks polls more than policy

Rahul Gandhi and Congress leaders attacked the government over a sharp rise in commercial LPG cylinder prices, calling it an “electoral bill.” They say the increase comes right after assembly polls and warn that petrol and diesel prices could rise next. Congress argues the costs will hit small businesses and everyday households, urging the government to cushion people from price shocks.