Lucknow: The hike in the price of petrol and diesel in Uttar Pradesh has been termed by BSP National President Mayawati as a cruel step for the and middle-class families.

Mayawati tweeted, "The decision to increase petrol and diesel prices by the UP government is cruel as it will lead to inflation and affect crores of poor and middle-class families. This will increase the difficulties of the people who are already perturbed due to inflation, unemployment and the worst law and order situation. It will be better if the government pays attention to people's welfare."

In another tweet, the BSP supremo said, ""The failure of the BJP government in maintaining law and order and containing crime is behind the current situation of 'jungle raj' in Uttar Pradesh. Before making officials scapegoat, BJP should stop giving protection to criminals. That will be in people's welfare."

The government has withdrawn the VAT rate reduction last year to rid the general public of the costly petrol and diesel in the state, which has led to a hike in prices at the rate of Rs 98 paise per litre and Rs 2.35 per litre on diesel.

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