U.S. President forced war in West Asia, people should understand why fuel prices have risen: Venkaiah Naidu
Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for instigating the war in West Asia, which he claims is adversely affecting fuel prices in India. Naidu emphasized the need for the public to understand the reasons behind the war and its economic implications. He also urged political parties to be mindful of the state's fiscal health when making promises, particularly regarding social welfare programs.
- ▪Venkaiah Naidu stated that the war in West Asia, initiated by the U.S. President, is causing distress in India.
- ▪He highlighted the rising prices of petrol, diesel, and gas as a direct consequence of the war.
- ▪Naidu criticized the distribution of freebies without considering the state's financial condition.
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American President Donald Trump forced the war in West Asia and it’s causing distress to the people of India, former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said in New Delhi on Tuesday (May 26, 2026), while releasing Apnapan, a book authored by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on his long association with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The people must understand the reasons for the war and its impact on fuel prices, Mr. Naidu said.“There is a crisis. This is an unwanted war, of course. I don’t know why the American President forced this war. This is causing so much difficulties to the people. The prices of petrol, diesel, and gas, are rising because of the situation of war. They are fighting the war and we are being affected by the war conditions.
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