Bhubaneswar, May 18 -- Former Indian tennis player and BJP leader Leander Paes on Sunday expressed confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid concerns over fuel-related issues, saying India would overcome the situation positively under the Prime Minister's leadership.

"With the petrol issues going on, I have full faith that India will make it through in a very positive manner. The way PM Modi has led India into the fourth-largest economy, I have full faith that he will do a wonderful job," Paes told reporters.

The Centre on Friday increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre each across the country. Following the revision, petrol prices in New Delhi also rose from Rs 94.77 to Rs 97.77 per litre, while diesel prices increase...