BJP criticises Govt's austerity drive

Bharatiya Janata Party criticised the austerity measures mooted by the central government in view of the economic downturn and drought-like situation prevailing in the country. Addressing the media persons in New Delhi on Tuesday Rajeev Pratap Rudy, spokesperson of BJP termed the austerity drive will not impress the masses. Further criticising congress, Rudy opined that the government has not cared to check the skyrocketing prices of essential commodities.