Congress' Kamal Nath calls for nationwide bandh on Feb 20 over soaring fuel prices

Amid increasing prices of Diesel and Petrol, Former Mhya Presh Chief Minister and Congress leer Kamal Nath anunced on Friday that grand old party has called for a bandh (shutdown) on February 20, appealing to everyone to support m for this move. 

former MP CM said, "Everyone is troubled by rising prices of Diesel, petrol, and gas. Inste of providing relief to public, government is engd in tax collection."

He ded, " Congress party has called for a bandh on 20 February. I appeal all to join this bandh and support party in its wake."

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Petrol & Diesel Prices Touch All-Time Highs

Petrol and diesel prices continue to rise across country, including Delhi-NCR. Oil marketing companies have also raised prices of petrol and diesel on Friday. In Delhi, price of petrol has increased by 31 paise per litre and diesel by 33 paise. After increase, petrol stood at Rs 90.19 per litre in national capital, whereas, diesel stood at Rs 80.60 per litre.

Also, price of liquefied petroleum gas cylinders (14.2 kg domestic cylinder) has increased by Rs 50 per unit in Delhi on February 14. Against ongoing debate on LPG subsidy, companies have increased price of domestic LPG. price of 14.2 kg LPG gas cylinder has increased by 50 rupees in Delhi. new price of domestic LPG has been implemented from 12 pm on Sunday night. After increase in price of LPG, people of Delhi will w have to pay Rs 769 for a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder. 

Congress h called for a bandh in Odisha of 7 hours on Monday to protest against rising fuel prices.  state government h closed all schools and universities across Odisha for safety of students. 

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