New Delhi, May 15 -- CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah on Friday criticised the Centre over the recent hike in petrol and diesel prices, questioning the government's promise of "achhe din" as fuel prices were raised by Rs 3 per litre across the country.

Reacting to the revision, Mollah said the situation was not surprising and took a swipe at the ruling government.

"Nothing is surprising for anyone. People did not expect achhe din to arrive so soon. They thought the deadline would be 2047, but it has already come in 2026. Is this Modi Government's achhe din?" he said.

The Centre on Friday increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre each amid the ongoing global energy crisis triggered by the West Asia conflict.

In New Delhi, petrol ...