LPG Cylinder Price Promise Sparks Political Controversy in Jharkhand

AICC general secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir promises to provide gas cylinders at Rs 450 to all citizens if the party gains power in Jharkhand. The announcement, made amidst the ongoing election campaign, has drawn criticism from the BJP, accusing the ruling coalition of enabling infiltration for electoral gains.

The political landscape in Jharkhand heats up as AICC general secretary and Jharkhand in-charge, Ghulam Ahmad Mir, announced that gas cylinders would be provided to all citizens at Rs 450 if the party wins the election.

This statement provoked a sharp reaction from the BJP, who labeled the commitment 'anti-national.' The issue of infiltration, particularly from Bangladesh, is at the forefront of the election rhetoric, with BJP leaders accusing the Congress-JMM-RJD coalition of using it for 'vote bank politics.'

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticized the promise as a stance favoring infiltrators, asserting that the current coalition government aids in securing voter identification for them. The debate intensifies as the state approaches its second phase of polling.

(With inputs from agencies.)