In a press conference Wednesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of earning Rs 23 lakh crore in the past 7 years by increasing the prices of gas, diesel and petrol.
Petrol price was increased by 35 paise per litre, while diesel rates were increased by 17 paise a litre. This is the 36th hike in price of petrol since 4 May this year.
In joint statement, parties say 16-30 June protest will also demand control of prices of essential commodities, and Rs 7,500 per month direct cash transfer to families not in income tax-paying bracket.
Shaktikanta Das said that while revenue pressures on the govt is understandable, the impact on inflation also comes in from the fact that fuel prices affect manufacturing.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
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