Vijayapura, June 7 -- Karnataka Minister for Urban Development Yathindra Siddaramaiah on Sunday criticised the central government's decision to increase domestic LPG prices, alleging that the Modi government has no concern for the common man.

He asserted that the price hike serves as a significant burden on the public and warned that it would negatively impact the economy.

The son of former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah further asserted that during the Congress-led UPA government's tenure, the prices of all essential commodities remained significantly lower. He claimed that the then-government had purchased bonds specifically to subsidise and reduce costs for the public.

"The Modi government has no concern for the people. They ...