Bengaluru, May 1 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the recent hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices, accusing the government of "cheating" voters and burdening the common man.

Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar said the move was anticipated after the elections and termed it a "backstabbing" of the people.

"It will affect the common man and the hotels. They (the BJP) have cheated the voters of this country. We knew they would do this after the elections. This is backstabbing the people. We will condemn this and agitate against it so that they roll back the price hike," he said.

Meanwhile, CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat also criticised the government, calling the decision as...