Congress ministers lost touch with people, says K Suresh

He also lamented the outgoing government's decision to deregulate the prices of petroleum products, saying it created a bad impression about the government among the people.

“The government gave a free hand to petroleum companies to determine petrol prices. The petroleum minister had to remain a mute spectator when petroleum companies increased the prices of petroleum products.

“That created a negative impression about the government in the minds of the people,” said Suresh, who has retained his Mavelikkara Lok Sabha seat.