Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed the Congress over Jharkhand politician Ghulam Ahmad Mir’s promise of subsidised cylinders to “infiltrators”, saying the remark was an example of the game the party had been playing with the country.
“Today, a Congress leader has said in Jharkhand that we will give cheap gas cylinders to Hindus and Muslims as well as infiltrators. Should such people who praise the infiltrators get any opportunity anywhere? This is an example of the game they are playing with the country and with the bright future of your children to get votes,” he said.
Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir today promised that LPG cylinders will be provided in Jharkhand at a subsidised rate of ₹450.
“We have promised that we will provide gas cylinders at ₹450 from December 1 if our government is formed. This will be for the common masses… whether they are Hindus, Muslims, infiltrators – it will be given to all Jharkhand citizens, no other factor will be considered,” Mir, who is the AICC general secretary and Jharkhand in-charge, told a poll rally at Chandrapura.
Domestic LPG cylinders are available for ₹860 in major cities of Jharkhand.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed that infiltrators have been marrying tribal women to grab their lands. The party has promised a law to stop the alleged illegal activity.
