The CPM and the Congress today condemned the hike in the price of LPG cylinder announced by the Central Government recently. The CPM threatened to launch an agitation if the decision was not revoked soon.
Jagat Ram, CPM local committee secretary, said, “The hike in the LPG cylinder price by Rs 50 is an anti-people decision, which will further fuel inflation. It is yet another decision of the Union Government to stop public welfare schemes. Inflation and unemployment have risen sharply in the country over the past few years. Consumers will have to pay Rs 1,205 for a gas cylinder, putting additional burden on them.”
