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Trinamool Congress criticises Centre over hike in fuel prices


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Coming down heavily on the Modi government over the frequent rise in fuel prices, the Trinamool Congress Sunday demanded a discussion on the issue in Parliament. TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien wondered why the BJP government at the Centre was effecting a hike in fuel prices in such a hush- hush manner sans any discussion. "Sunday morn. Again ! In just 2 weeks after election results, fifth #FuelPriceHike in 6 days," O'Brian tweeted. "Mr PM and your mantris You blabber about being open to discus ALL issues in #Parliament.You won 4 States. Why be skittish & run away. Come discus PRICE RISE issue in RS next week," he posted in the microblogging site. BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar said fuel prices are surging in the country due to a rapid hike in global crude oil price. "Why is the TMC government in West Bengal not effecting a roll back of surcharge on fuel, matching with the Centre's move late last year?" he asked. After the central government had reduced the excise duty on



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