BJP demands rollback of hike in fuel prices

New Delhi, July 9 (ANI): Accusing the UPA government of plundering the common man, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday demanded rollback of hike in petroleum prices.

Party spokesperson Prakash Javadekar said, the BJP condemns the government's decision to hastily raise the prices of petrol and diesel, though the price of the crude oil has come down in international market.he UPA, which sought votes in the name of aam admi, now by raising oil prices they have betrayed the people and are indulging in loot and plunder, Javadekar alleged.

Javadekar also accused the Centre for not doing any thing when the drought like situation is prevailing in the country.

He also demanded the government to implement a contingency plan to counter drought situation. (ANI)