<h1>Price rise responsibility assigned to central government, challenging opposition over recent fuel and LPG price increases.</h1> Chief Minister attributes national petrol, diesel and LPG price rises to the central government, contending recent increases have burdened consumers while milk-price rises benefit farmers. He cites additional tax revenue and a larger state budget to defend fiscal health, accuses prior state administrations of fiscal mismanagement, and challenges opposition claims of bankruptcy by noting continued payment of salaries, pensions and retirement benefits.