TMC MP Derek O’Brien Slams Centre After Petrol-Diesel Hike, Targets Modi Government

The Trinamool Congress intensified its attack on the BJP-led Centre after petrol and diesel prices were hiked by Rs 3 per litre. Senior leader Derek O’Brien accused the government of burdening citizens and questioned whether BJP would now reduce VAT in Bengal. TMC also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s UAE visit, alleging contradiction between the government’s austerity appeal and high-profile foreign travel. The political row comes amid rising global crude prices and mounting pressure on consumers due to the Middle East crisis. Watch