New Delhi, March 14 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Saturday criticised the introduction of a fuel charge by IndiGo, saying the move would further burden passengers amid rising prices.

She also urged the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to intervene following fare hikes by airlines, including Air India.

Speaking to ANI, Chaturvedi said,"I'm not surprised by this at all because it's coming at a time when our government, instead of ensuring energy security, has been busy proclaiming itself as the world guru. The public is bearing the consequences of this. First Air India raised prices; now, IndiGo is doing the same. The DGCA will also have to intervene so that the full burden of this doesn't fall on the public, es...