New Delhi, May 1 -- The Indian National Congress on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Centre, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi "Inflation Man Modi" and accusing the government of repeatedly hiking commercial LPG cylinder prices, burdening businesses.

The party said the recent Rs 993 hike has added to a series of price increases, alleging that it is putting pressure on businesses and contributing to rising inflation.

In a post on X, the Congress party wrote, "'Inflation Man Modi' has cracked the whip again. Today, the commercial cylinder has become Rs.993 more expensive. In the last 4 months, Modi has increased the price of commercial cylinders like this"

"1 May: Rs.993, 1 April: Rs.218, 7 March: Rs.115, 1 March: Rs.31, 1 Februa...