Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Denounces Fuel Price Hike in Sardonic Tweets

Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took a sarcastic swipe at the Union government hiking fuel prices, saying the move was "to celebrate the first year of good days".

"To celebrate the 1st year of the 'good days' (Acche din) government, please enjoy another huge fuel price hike. You are welcome," Mr Omar tweeted.

To celebrate the 1st year of the "good days" government please enjoy another huge fuel price hike. You are welcome.

— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) May 15, 2015

The Centre yesterday hiked petrol price by Rs 3.13 a litre and diesel by Rs 2.71 per litre, the second straight steep increase in rates this month.

"I love how the people lecturing me on global oil price & dollar fluctuation didn't remember any of this during the UPA government," the National Conference leader added.