Cong leader Mir makes LPG cylinders for “infiltrators” promise in Jharkhand; PM Modi hits back

By Agencies

RANCHI/MUMBAI: Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Thursday promised that LPG cylinders will be provided in Jharkhand at a subsidised rate of Rs 450 even for “infiltrators”, sparking a political row in the midst of Assembly elections in the eastern state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi latched on to Mir’s poll promise to hit back at the Congress to say this is an example of the game they are playing with the country and the bright future of children to get votes. The BJP dubbed as “anti-national” Mir’s statement on LPG cylinders if the INDIA bloc of which the Congress is a key constituent is voted to power in Jharkhand.

At present, domestic LPG cylinders are available for Rs 860 in major cities of Jharkhand where infiltration from Bangladesh is a major poll issue for the BJP- (PTI).