Praja Rajyam president Chiranjeevi has described the performance of the Congress government in the State as shameful and reflective of betrayal of the people who elected them to power. Addressing a large gathering of people who participated in the dharna at the Collector's office vicinity on Thursday.

Mr. Chiranjeevi said that a section of those in government was in league with hoarders and black-marketers who are responsible for the upward swing in prices of essential commodities.

The government he said could not act firmly against elements responsible for the spiralling of prices. He said that the price rise was not just a passing phase, but it started almost two years back. He said that the government should bring down the prices of petrol by at least Rs.2 to Rs.3 per litre.

Published Date : Friday, 28/1/2011 3:08 PM IST