Ranchi, Nov. 1 -- The Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee on Sunday criticised the reported Rs 10 increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices ahead of Diwali and Chhath, alleging that the price hike would add to the financial burden on traders and consumers during the festive season.
Congress state media in-charge Rakesh Sinha alleged that the BJP used religious sentiments for electoral gains but failed to provide relief from rising prices.
He questioned the BJP's use of Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman in political campaigns and raised questions over the party's response to issues concerning donations received by the Ram temple. These were political allegations made by the Congress leader.
Sinha said the increase in commercial LPG prices would...