Bihar BJP Chief Justifies LPG Price Increase Amid Global Crisis
LPG price hike due to global crisis, less in India: Bihar BJP chief
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Bihar BJP chief Sanjay Saraogi defended the recent LPG price hike, attributing it to global market conditions and the West Asia crisis. He noted that India's price increase is lower compared to other countries, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy for this moderation.
- 01Domestic LPG prices increased by ₹29 per cylinder, raising the cost to ₹942 in Delhi.
- 02The price hike follows a previous increase of ₹60 per cylinder on March 7 due to global energy market disruptions.
- 03Sanjay Saraogi emphasized that the rise in LPG prices is a global issue, not limited to India.
- 04He criticized the opposition INDIA bloc for lacking internal coordination and unity.
- 05Saraogi highlighted the BJP's electoral success in West Bengal as evidence of its strength compared to the opposition.
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Bihar BJP chief Sanjay Saraogi defended the recent hike in LPG cylinder prices, which increased by ₹29, bringing the cost of a 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi to ₹942. He attributed this increase to a global crisis, particularly the situation in West Asia, asserting that the rise in India is less severe than in other countries. Saraogi praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and foreign policy for helping to keep Indian prices lower. He pointed out that the latest price adjustment follows an earlier increase of ₹60 per cylinder in March, linked to disruptions in global energy markets. Additionally, he commented on the upcoming meeting of the opposition INDIA bloc, alleging that it suffers from internal chaos and lack of coordination, contrasting it with the unity of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
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The LPG price hike will affect household budgets across India, leading to increased living costs.
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