Kharge calls for united opposition to take on BJP
New Delhi, April 4: Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge called for unity among the Opposition parties on Monday, saying that the subject of the leadership of such a front shouldn't be an issue.
Reacting to the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar's statement that he's not interested to be the chairperson of the UPA, the Congress leader said, "It is not the issue of who will become what, all party and party leaders have to be united to fight against the BJP. By raising the issue of who will be the chairperson of the UPA, an attempt is being made to dilute the unity of the opposition parties against the BJP."
The Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha also stated that they will bring up the issue of rising inflation and price hikes in petrol and diesel in Parliament.
"Congress and other opposition parties will raise the issue of increase in the price of petrol and diesel, including inflation in both the Houses of Parliament," Kharge said.
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He further stated that "The central government is looting the money of the poor by increasing the prices of petrol and diesel by more than eight rupees in 10 days. Moreover, the government has also reduced the subsidy on fertilizers, due to which inflation will increase further."
The Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar had earlier said that he is not at all interested in leading the anti-BJP bloc.
Sharad Pawar also stated that he will work to bring together opposing parties in order to strengthen the bloc.
The rate of petrol and diesel in Delhi is Rs 103.81 per litre and Rs 95.07 per litre respectively on Monday (increased by 40 paise), whereas, in Mumbai, the petrol and diesel prices per litre are Rs 118.83 (up by 84 paise) and Rs 103.07 (increased by 43 paise).
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