Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot strongly criticised the Centre regarding the CNG price hike, claiming that the public is “suffering” due to the lack of transparent communication with the public. The prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) have increased by Rs 2 per kg with effect from Tuesday, adding to the commuting burden for users of CNG-powered vehicles. Speaking to reporters in Jaipur, Gehlot questioned the government, claiming that their explanation behind the hikes has created “misconceptions and misunderstandings”. “Today, they increased CNG prices. What kind of joke is this? You should speak openly about this is our compulsion. People will like that. What they are doing is precisely what creates misconceptions and misunderstandings among the people. The public is suffering; petrol and diesel are not available. There are queues… This is happening because the Government of India is not clarifying the situation,” he said. Gehlot emphasised that being honest about the global economic situation would be a better strategy than maintaining silence. “What is the opposition demanding? What is Rahul …