Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje (left) and petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan (right) in Barmer on Tuesday. The same sentiment was echoed by oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan and chief minister Vasundhara Raje. The foundation stone for the project was laid in 2013 during the United Progressive Alliance’s (UPA) regime at the centre. Talking big and leading people astray is not just limited to Barmer refinery. The refinery—HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd (HRRL)—is a joint venture between state-owned HPCL and the Rajasthan government.

Source: Mint January 16, 2018 12:00 UTC