After LPG Worth Hike, Congress Holds Presser With Cylinders On Desk
The Congress has demanded that the LPG and gasoline worth hikes be rolled again
New Delhi:
An afternoon after the centre hiked the cost of LPG cylinders within the nationwide capital by means of Rs 50 – a non-subsidised cylinder will now value Rs 769 – the Congress has lashed out at “Narendra Modi’s ruthless and immoral govt… is breaking the again of each and every housewife and commonplace guy”.
The opposition party drove its level house at a press convention Monday morning, which started with two 14.2 LPG cylinders – the non-subsidised gadgets of that have observed 4 worth hikes during the last 3 months – being hoisted atop the briefing desk.
“Narendra Modi’s ruthless and immoral govt isn’t just being unjust to farmers, however is now breaking the again of each and every housewife and commonplace guy,” the Congress’ Supriya Shrinate stated
“In 10 days, the cost of LPG (liquified petroleum fuel) cylinder has greater by means of Rs 75. On February four it was once greater by means of Rs 25 and now from February 15, it’s been greater by means of Rs 50,” she added.
“No longer best this, since December 2020 the cost has greater by means of by means of Rs 175… in 2 months… you’re going to take into account there have been two will increase of Rs 50,” she added, “This cylinder (gesturing to 1 at the desk) which bought in Delhi for Rs 594 in December, as of late sells for Rs 769.”
At the moment, the centre subsidises acquire of 12 cylinders of 14.2 kg every in line with family once a year. The buyer has to make any further purchases of LPG cylinders on the marketplace worth.
The Congress calls for, Ms Shrinate stated, that the centre roll again the cost hikes and the rise in excise responsibility, which was once imposed previous this month right through the union funds presentation.
The party additionally flagged petrol and diesel costs; each have been hiked as of late for a 7th instantly day.
“As you all know, petrol and diesel costs have crossed Rs 100… if it is petrol, diesel or LPG costs, it impacts each the wealthy and the poorest… however the govt does no longer care,” she stated, stating the centre has raised excise tasks a dozen occasions to this point and earned Rs 24 lakh crore.
“The similar excise responsibility in our govt was once Rs 3.50 in line with litre for diesel (it’s now Rs 32 in line with litre). For petrol it was once Rs nine in line with litre (it’s now Rs 33 in line with litre). Most effective by means of retreating this, will most of the people gets large aid,” the Congress spokesperson stated.
Previous as of late Congress MP Rahul Gandhi additionally spoke out towards the cost hike, accusing the Narendra Modi govt of “looting from the general public”.
Mr Gandhi tweeted in Hindi: “Janta se loot, sirf ‘do’ ka vikaas” and tore into Top Minister Narendra Modi’s marketing campaign ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas‘ – his mantra for inclusive construction.
