The opposition is attacking the Modi government for reducing excise duty on petrol and diesel. In such a situation, the reaction of Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has now come to light. Giving a sharp reaction, he took the government to task. Mamta Banerjee has said that this is like shopping in a saree shop. If you ask the price of saree, the shopkeeper will tell you Rs 1000, but after bargaining he will agree to Rs 400 only.
Gas prices were increased like this earlier also: Mamata Banerjee
Mamta Banerjee has said in her statement that this is how gas prices were increased earlier. Now there is talk of reducing excise. The question is, where will the prices stabilize? Mamta Banerjee has also expressed concern about the problems of the public in her statement. He has said that my priority is that people should not face any kind of inconvenience.
CM Mamata Banerjee has demanded administrative reforms
During this, Mamata Banerjee also demanded administrative reforms. She said that she wants change in the entire system from police officers to BDOs. Also demanded that gas cylinders from Haldia should not be sent outside the state.
Earlier, Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Pawan Kheda had criticized the government’s decision to reduce excise duty. In this, Jairam Ramesh has strongly criticized the government’s decision, terming it election-related and linking it to the upcoming assembly elections.
Assembly elections will be held in five states this year
In the year 2026, assembly elections are to be held in five states including one union territory. The Election Commission has released the dates of these elections state wise. In such a situation, now the code of conduct is in force in all the election states till the results are declared. This year elections are to be held in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry. All political parties have started campaigning for these elections.
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