Accusing the Centre of not doing anything to control price rise of fuel and other essential commodities, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday insisted that a policy should be made to arrest the hike.

She claimed that the economic situation in the country was going from bad to worse, and expressed apprehension that states might not be able disburse salaries to employees in the days to come.

Mamata also urged the Union government to pay states their GST dues.

The CM, continuing her tirade against the Centre, said that the BJP-led government should find ways to rein in prices instead of using the CBI and ED to harass politicians.

“There are now 332 Sufal Bangla people who are delivering food grains to the common people at low prices. The prices of Sufal Bangla are much lower than the retail market. A total of 30 stalls are present in the district," said Mamata.

The Chief Minister also instructed to keep the stalls of Sufal Bangla open every day from 8 am to 11 am and from 3 pm to 6 pm.

In view of the month of Ramadan, Mamata said, "Pulses and dates can be sold at lower prices like potatoes and vegetables in Sufal Bengal."

The Chief Minister instructed the traders to sell fruit at a lower price because the Muslim community live on fruits in the month of Ramdan.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister said that the government project will launch door-to-door service again from May 5 to June 5.