'Jumla', 'Patchwork', 'Political Cynicism': Oppn Attacks PM Modi On LPG Cylinder Price Reduction
Following the announcement by PM Modi, political figures responded to the development. Here's a look at some of them.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today declared a significant reduction in the prices of domestic gas cylinders, marking the announcement on International Women's Day. PM Modi revealed that the prices of domestic gas cylinders would be cut by ₹100, a move aimed at alleviating financial pressures on numerous households.
Following the announcement, political figures responded to the development. Here's a look at some of them:
NCP (SCP) MP Supriya Sule labelled the announcement as 'jumla', questioning the timing and highlighting the duration of BJP's tenure in power.
"I'm not surprised at all. Check out the timing. They have been in power for the past nine years. Why didn't they think of it earlier? Just when will the election be announced, 'yeh aur ek jumla hai'?In our government, the cylinder cost ₹430. Why don't they match it?" she asked.
#WATCH | On LPG cylinder prices reduced by Rs 100, NCP (SCP) MP Supriya Sule says, "I am not surprised at all. Look at the timing. They have been in power for the last 9 years. Why didn't they think of this earlier? Just when the election, I mean it will probably be announced in… pic.twitter.com/GUPDE29j1N
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2024
Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput criticised the BJP, saying, "The BJP is a very clever party. They sell (LPG) cylinders of ₹395 at ₹1000 and then PM Modi announces reducing it by ₹100".
VIDEO | Here’s what Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput (@ssrajputINC) said on PM Modi’s announcement of reducing LPG cylinder price by Rs 100.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 8, 2024
“BJP is a very clever party. They sell (LPG) cylinders of Rs 395 at Rs 1000 and then PM Modi makes an announcement of reducing it by… pic.twitter.com/7vmeeFcrps
TMC leader Sagarika Ghose criticised the timing of the price reduction, labelling it as "political cynicism". "A few days before the general elections, the Modi government has reduced the price of LPG. This is the limit of political cynicism. The country needs a 'Pradhanmantri', what we have is a 'Electionmantri'," she said.
VIDEO | Here's what TMC leader Sagarika Ghose (@sagarikaghose) said on PM Modi's announcement to reduce LPG price by Rs 100.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 8, 2024
"Few days before the general elections, the Modi government has reduced the price of LPG. This is the limit of political cynicism."
(Source: Third Party) pic.twitter.com/6pFf8k060G
AAP leader Sandeep Pathak dismissed the reduction as "insufficient". He said, "It’s a patchwork. They started ‘Ujjwala Yojna’ and you can see its reality. If he (PM Modi) wishes to respect women, then he should provide justice to our Haryana’s women players",
VIDEO | Here’s what AAP leader Sandeep Pathak (@SandeepPathak04) said on PM Modi’s announcement of reducing Rs 100 on LPG cylinders.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 8, 2024
“It’s a patchwork. They started ‘Ujjwala Yojna’ and you can see its reality. If he (PM Modi) really wishes to respect women, then he should… pic.twitter.com/9d4v1wtQ97
Union Minister Nisith Pramanik expressed gratitude towards PM Modi for the price reduction, linking it to the Ujjwala Yojana and emphasising its benefits to the people of West Bengal.
He said, "I would like to thank PM Modi, firstly for the Ujjwala Yojna and also for today's special surprise (reducing LPG cylinder prices) for the women. It's an irony that Mamata Banerjee on Women's Day says that West Bengal is the safest place for women, even after the Sandeshkhali incident. It's not the BJP alone but the people of Bengal are hugely benefitted whenever PM Modi visits West Bengal. He has a special relation with West Bengal".
#WATCH | Siliguri, West Bengal: Union Minister Nisith Pramanik says, "I would like to thank PM Modi, firstly for the Ujjwala Yojna and also for today's special surprise (reducing LPG cylinder prices) for the women... It's an irony that Mamata Banerjee on Women's Day says that… pic.twitter.com/9brdywIpvk
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2024
BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj praised PM Modi's concern for women, saying, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not only talk about women's empowerment but India's empowerment under women's leadership. On this auspicious occasion, the Modi government has announced a Rs 100 cut in LPG cylinder prices and this shows how much PM Modi is concerned about women".
#WATCH | Delhi: On International Women's Day and LPG price reduced by 100, BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj says, "..I am here to celebrate International Women's Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not only talk about women's empowerment but India's empowerment under women's… pic.twitter.com/7N8c857URO
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2024
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri welcomed the reduction in prices, coinciding with the celebrations of Women's Day and Shivratri.
#WATCH | On the Centre's decision to slash LPG cylinder prices by Rs 100, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri says, "I want to congratulate everyone. Today is Women's Day and Shivratri and we welcome this..." pic.twitter.com/EVVJEh9huS
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2024
PM Modi highlighted the importance of affordable cooking gas in promoting a healthier environment and empowering women, aligning with the government's commitment to ease living standards.
READ | Domestic LPG Gets Rs 100 Price-Cut On Women's Day As PM Modi Highlights Centre's 'Nari Shakti' Focus
In a related decision, the Central government extended the ₹300 per LPG cylinder subsidy to poor women under the Ujjwala Yojana for the upcoming fiscal year starting April 1. The subsidy increase from ₹200 to ₹300 per cylinder was implemented last October for the current fiscal year, ending on March 31.
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