Samajwadi Party Criticizes BJP Over LPG Price Increase, Calls for All-Party Meeting
LPG price hike: Samajwadi Party slams BJP, demands all-party meet
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The Samajwadi Party has criticized the BJP-led government for the recent rise in domestic LPG prices, demanding an all-party meeting to address inflation concerns. The BJP claims the hike is due to global trends and maintains that India's price increase is moderate compared to other nations.
- 01Samajwadi Party leaders condemned the government's inability to manage rising LPG prices and inflation.
- 02MP Neeraj Maurya called for an all-party meeting to discuss the situation and clarify the government's position.
- 03BJP leaders defended the price hike as a global issue, attributing the moderate increase to Prime Minister Modi's policies.
- 04The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry justified the rise, stating that Indian LPG prices remain lower than those in neighboring countries and advanced economies.
- 05The price of domestic LPG has increased by ₹29 per cylinder, now costing ₹942 in Delhi, while the supply cost exceeds ₹1,600.
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The Samajwadi Party has sharply criticized the BJP-led government for the recent increase in domestic LPG prices, which rose by ₹29 per cylinder, bringing the price to ₹942 in Delhi. Samajwadi Party MP Neeraj Maurya accused the government of failing to control inflation and called for an all-party meeting to address these issues. He emphasized the need for the government to clarify its position on rising costs and the shortage of cylinders. In contrast, Bihar BJP chief Sanjay Saraogi defended the price hike, attributing it to a global phenomenon and claiming that India's increase is moderate compared to other countries. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry supported this view, asserting that Indian households still pay significantly less for LPG than those in neighboring nations and advanced economies. The ministry noted that beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) pay an effective price of ₹642 for a 14.2 kg cylinder, despite the rising supply costs.
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The rise in LPG prices affects household budgets, particularly for lower-income families relying on subsidized gas.
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