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Revanth Reddy demands Modi rollback petrol diesel hike after election results within days over Rs 3

Revanth Reddy demands Modi rollback petrol diesel hike after election results within days over Rs 3

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has demanded the Centre roll back a recent increase in petrol and diesel prices, calling it unjustifiable and damaging to multiple sectors. In an X post, he said the justification tied to the US-Iran war amounts to breaking the backbone of the common man. Reddy claimed the government promised before elections in four states and one Union Territory that prices would not rise, yet increased them by more than Rs 3 within days.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Congress warns Rs 3 petrol diesel hike will unleash inflation across India under Modi policies

Congress warns Rs 3 petrol diesel hike will unleash inflation across India under Modi policies

Congress launched a fresh attack on the Centre after petrol and diesel prices rose by ₹3 per litre, arguing the move will trigger inflation. Rahul Gandhi said the “₹3 shock has already arrived” and suggested more pain is coming in stages. Mallikarjun Kharge blamed not only global fuel factors but a “leadership crisis” under the Modi government, citing diesel’s cascading impact on costs. Congress also alleged the BJP has monetised fuel taxes at scale over 11 years.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

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Kumari Selja slams Modi govt for urging sacrifices while students face NEET-UG fallout

Kumari Selja slams Modi govt for urging sacrifices while students face NEET-UG fallout

Congress leader Kumari Selja attacked the Modi government over worsening economic conditions, alleging it is asking citizens to make unnecessary sacrifices rather than offering real solutions. She also condemned the recent NEET-UG paper leak, saying it could derail students’ futures and intensify uncertainty during a critical phase of their education.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Congress targets Modi over sluggish private investment and warns of ED CBI IT raid raj culture

Congress targets Modi over sluggish private investment and warns of ED CBI IT raid raj culture

Congress hit out at the Modi government, saying private corporate investment remains sluggish as consumer demand weakens from stagnant real wages and concerns grow about a “raid raj” driven by ED, CBI and IT actions. Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran pointed out that while big firms’ profits have surged post COVID, private capital formation is still disappointing, urging deeper reflection on investment reluctance.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
Congress demands rollback of Haj airfare hike of Rs 10000 accusing it of affordability squeeze

Congress demands rollback of Haj airfare hike of Rs 10000 accusing it of affordability squeeze

Congress has demanded the withdrawal of a circular that raises Haj airfare by Rs 10,000 for pilgrims. The party alleges the Modi government has made the pilgrimage unaffordable for average Indian families. The Haj Committee of India attributed the one-time revision to rising global fuel prices, but Congress is urging immediate rollback and longer-term structural changes.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026
Congress calls Modi govt anti worker demands overhaul of new labour codes and protections

Congress calls Modi govt anti worker demands overhaul of new labour codes and protections

Congress has accused the Modi government of being anti-worker and urged a review of the new labour codes. Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge blamed unemployment and stagnant wages, and called for reviving MGNREGA, setting a Rs 400 daily minimum wage, and banning “hire & fire” practices. He also pushed for a Right to Health law and insurance for unorganised workers.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 1 May 2026

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Rahul Gandhi claims Modi filed cases against him, not Mamata Banerjee why

Rahul Gandhi claims Modi filed cases against him, not Mamata Banerjee why

Rahul Gandhi alleged the Modi government has filed multiple cases against him while leaving Mamata Banerjee untouched. He argued Banerjee does not directly confront the BJP, unlike him. Gandhi pointed to his own legal troubles, saying he faces 36 cases, and also recalled losing his Lok Sabha membership—turning the claim into a larger political protest.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026
Modi Govt Defeated on Women Quota Amendment Parliament Now What Happens to Two Other Bills

Modi Govt Defeated on Women Quota Amendment Parliament Now What Happens to Two Other Bills

The Modi government suffered a rare parliamentary defeat as the women’s quota constitutional amendment failed to win the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha. After the setback, the Delimitation Bill and Union Territories Laws Bill were withdrawn. The 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam still stands, but its rollout now hinges on future census and delimitation decisions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
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