BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Fuel Price Comments, Highlights India’s Low Inflation Amid Global Turmoil
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- •BJP criticised Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on fuel price hikes, defending the Union government’s economic policies amid global tensions.
- •India’s inflation averaged 4% over 80 days, significantly lower than in Malaysia (56%), UAE (52%), US (45%), and other countries.
- •Fuel prices in India rose by only 5–5.5% despite global volatility; other nations saw much sharper increases, e.g. Malaysia (58%) and the US (46%).
- •BJP highlighted that fuel prices remained unchanged for 65–70 days after the West Asia conflict began to protect citizens, with oil companies absorbing losses.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday, May 25, 2026, strongly criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on recent fuel price hikes in India. Speaking at a press conference, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia defended the Union government’s handling of economic challenges amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly the crisis in West Asia.
Bhatia questioned whether political affiliations should come before national unity, especially during global crises. “In a global challenge, whether one belongs to the ruling party or Opposition, can they not stand with the country?” he asked, addressing Gandhi’s comments on rising petrol and diesel prices. He reiterated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India has managed external pressures with resilience.
