Congress Criticizes Modi Government Over LPG Price Hike and Protests
LPG price hike | Why aren't BJP leaders taking to streets with cylinders in protest now: Congress attacks Modi govt
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The Congress party has criticized the Modi government for domestic LPG price hikes, questioning the absence of protests from BJP leaders. LPG prices in Delhi rose to ₹942, prompting concerns over affordability and supply shortages, especially in rural areas.
- 01The price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi increased from ₹913 to ₹942, marking a total hike of ₹89 in four months.
- 02Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Modi government for failing to address LPG shortages in rural areas and questioned the government's claims about diversifying fuel sources.
- 03Beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) pay ₹642 per cylinder after a subsidy, down from nine refills to four annually.
- 04The government claims that Indian households still pay among the lowest cooking gas prices globally, despite rising international prices due to the West Asia conflict.
- 05The cost of supplying a domestic LPG cylinder has reportedly risen to over ₹1,600, linked to a 46% increase in the Saudi Contract Price since February.
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The Congress party has launched a strong critique of the Modi government regarding the recent hike in domestic LPG prices, questioning why BJP leaders are not protesting as they did during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) era. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted that the price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi has risen to ₹942, following a cumulative increase of ₹89 in just four months. He raised concerns about the ongoing LPG shortages in rural areas and the effectiveness of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), noting that many beneficiaries have not received adequate refills. The government defended its position, stating that Indian households still enjoy some of the lowest LPG prices globally, despite a significant rise in international prices due to the conflict in West Asia. They reported that the cost to supply a domestic LPG cylinder has surged to over ₹1,600, influenced by a 46% increase in the Saudi Contract Price since February. Kharge's statements reflect broader concerns about the affordability of essential commodities for the common people under the current administration.
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The rising LPG prices directly affect household budgets, particularly for low-income families relying on subsidized gas.
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