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'Fleecing its own citizens': Congress slams Modi govt for petrol, diesel price increase by Rs 5 in 9 days

The Congress party on Saturday criticised the Central government over the latest increase in petrol and diesel prices.

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What happened 'Fleecing its own citizens': Congress criticizes Modi govt for petrol, diesel price increase by Rs 5 in 9 days.
The headline split One side frames it as "‘Mehangai Man’ Modi increasing fuel burden on people: Congress slams PM amid petrol price...". The other frames it as "'Fleecing its own citizens': Congress slams Modi govt for petrol, diesel price increase b...".
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Left / center-left‘Mehangai Man’ Modi increasing fuel burden on people: Congress slams PM amid petrol price hike

Hindustan Times · Center-left · News report

Center'Fleecing its own citizens': Congress slams Modi govt for petrol, diesel price increase by Rs 5 in 9 days

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Hindustan TimesNews report · May 23, 6:41 AM

‘Mehangai Man’ Modi increasing fuel burden on people: Congress slams PM amid petrol price hike

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The Congress party on Saturday criticised the Central government over the latest increase in petrol and diesel prices.

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Times of IndiaNews report · May 23, 3:23 AM

'Fleecing its own citizens': Congress slams Modi govt for petrol, diesel price increase by Rs 5 in 9 days

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced sharp criticism from Congress for a third fuel price hike in ten days, with the party labeling him "Mehengai Man" Modi. Accusations claim the government p...

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