Assam's Chief Minister Promises Two Free LPG Cylinders Ahead of Elections
Amid LPG Crisis, Himanta Sarma Promises 2 Free Cylinders If Reelected
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that families will receive two free LPG cylinders annually if the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is reelected. This promise comes amid an LPG crisis linked to the war in Iran, as the state prepares for elections on April 9.
- 01Assam Chief Minister promises two free LPG cylinders per year if reelected.
- 02The cylinders will be provided before Bihu and Durga Puja festivals.
- 03Five LPG distributors in Assam have been suspended for non-compliance with new SOPs.
- 04Strict monitoring of LPG supply is being conducted in response to the crisis.
- 05Elections in Assam are scheduled for April 9, with results on May 4.
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In a significant pre-election move, Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, announced that families will receive two free LPG cylinders annually if the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is reelected. This promise aims to alleviate concerns amid an LPG crisis exacerbated by the ongoing war in Iran. Sarma stated that one cylinder will be provided before the Bihu festival and another before Durga Puja, emphasizing that families will not incur any costs. The announcement comes as the state prepares for elections on April 9, with results to be counted on May 4. In related developments, five LPG distributors in Assam have been suspended for failing to comply with new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by the central government. The Chief Secretary assured that adequate stocks of LPG are available and that domestic consumers are receiving their full allocation, with strict monitoring of supplies being conducted at both state and district levels.
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The promise of free LPG cylinders may ease the financial burden on families amid rising fuel costs, especially during festive seasons.
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