New Delhi, March 17 -- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday criticized the Modi government for not reducing petrol and diesel prices despite a continuous fall in crude oil prices.

In a post on X, Kharge accused the government of exploiting the public, claiming that while crude oil prices have dropped by 34% since May 2014, the prices of fuel remain unchanged.

"The price of crude oil has been continuously falling, Petrol and diesel prices not reduced... Modi government is robbing the public fearlessly!! Modi Ji only tells his "Mann Ki Baat" to the public through long one-sided podcasts... By engaging in the oil game, they make us cry tears of inflation! Crude oil prices have fallen by 34% since May 2014. Tax collection game of...