Union Minister Ramdas Athawale made a mockery of common man sentiments. The escalating fuel price is a matter of concern for people nowadays.

At a press conference at Jaipur, he made controversial remarks saying I am not suffering from rising fuel prices as I am a minister, referring to the allowances he gets.

Maybe he does not understand the plight of people and made such an insensitive statement.

Later Athawale, a BJP ally and the Union Minister of State for social justice said that he understands people are getting affected by the rising fuel prices.

“I do understand the feelings of people who are getting affected by the rising fuel prices. I had no intention of hurting the sentiments of the common man”, said Athawale, who heads the Republican Party of India.

The Rajya Sabha member further added “I come from a very humble background. I am aware of the problems being faced by the common man due to rising prices of petrol and diesel”.

“My party has even opposed the price rise of fuel. I cannot be unconcerned towards the woes of people” he said.