Government has decided to reduce LPG cylinder prices by Rs. 100: Modi

This is in line with our commitment to empowering women: Modi

In our government, the cylinder was ₹430: Supriya

On the occasion of Women’s day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an announcement that would bring relief to millions of women across the country. “Today, on Women’s Day, our Government has decided to reduce LPG cylinder prices by Rs. 100. This will significantly ease the financial burden on millions of households across the country, especially benefiting our Nari Shakti. By making cooking gas more affordable, we also aim to support the well-being of families and ensure a healthier environment. This is in line with our commitment to empowering women and ensuring ‘Ease of Living’ for them,” he stated on the microblogging platform X (formerly known as Twitter). 

Today, on Women’s Day, our Government has decided to reduce LPG cylinder prices by Rs. 100. This will significantly ease the financial burden on millions of households across the country, especially benefiting our Nari Shakti.

By making cooking gas more affordable, we also aim…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2024

He was questioned by the opposition over the appropriateness of the announcement on this occasion. “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 the next 5 or 6 days, “yeh aur ek jumla hai” (This is another eyewash) …In our government, the cylinder was ₹430. Why don’t they match it,”  Member of Parliament (MP) from the National Congress Party (NCP) Supriya Sule, questioned.