Supriya Sule's taunt on cut in prices of LPG, 'Look at timing'
Prime minister Narendra Modi tweeted today that "Today on Women's Day, our government has decided to reduce the prices of LPG cylinders by Rs 100. This will significantly reduce the financial burden on millions of families across the country, especially Our Nari shakti will benefit. By making LPG more affordable, we also aim to support the well-being of families and ensure a healthy environment. This is in line with our commitment to empower women and ensure 'Ease of Living' for them is in accordance with."
Supriya Sule targeted
Sharad group mp Supriya Sule has raised questions regarding the timing of this decision. On LPG cylinder prices being reduced by Rs 100, ncp (SCP) mp Supriya Sule says, 'I am not surprised at all. Look at the timing. He has been in power for the last 9 years. Why didn't they think of this earlier? In a few days, maybe in the next 5 or 6 days, as I am hearing in the media, elections will be announced. This is another phrase, brother. This is all politics, it is not done from the heart. In our government the cylinder was priced at Rs 430. Why don't they match it?'
Meanwhile, the central government on thursday announced an increase of Rs 300 per LPG cylinder subsidy to poor women under the Ujjwala scheme for the next financial year starting april 1. In october last year, the government had increased the subsidy on 14.2 kg cylinder from Rs 200 to Rs 300 for up to 12 refills per year. The subsidy of Rs 300 per cylinder was for the current financial year, which ends on march 31.