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UP CM Yogi Alleges ₹25k-₹50k Bribes for LPG Connections Under Congress Rule
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🗓 04 Nov 2026, 10:39 PM
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has accused the Congress party of forcing citizens to pay between ₹25,000 and ₹50,000 for LPG cylinder connections during their tenure.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has leveled serious allegations against the Congress party regarding the distribution of LPG connections in the state. In a recent statement, the CM claimed that during the period when the Congress was in power, citizens were compelled to pay substantial bribes to secure basic cooking gas facilities.
According to the Chief Minister, people were forced to pay amounts ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000 just to get an LPG cylinder connection. He described this practice as a systemic issue that burdened common households, suggesting that the process was not transparent or accessible to all during that era.
The remarks serve as a sharp political critique of the opposition, highlighting what the state government portrays as a failure in public welfare delivery by the previous regime. The CM’s comments aim to contrast the current administration’s efforts to ensure easy access to essential services with the alleged hardships faced by citizens in the past.
While the Congress party has not yet issued a detailed rebuttal to these specific financial claims, such allegations often spark intense political debate in the state. The issue of LPG connectivity remains a significant topic in local politics, with both sides emphasizing their respective records in improving rural and urban infrastructure.
According to the Chief Minister, people were forced to pay amounts ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000 just to get an LPG cylinder connection. He described this practice as a systemic issue that burdened common households, suggesting that the process was not transparent or accessible to all during that era.
The remarks serve as a sharp political critique of the opposition, highlighting what the state government portrays as a failure in public welfare delivery by the previous regime. The CM’s comments aim to contrast the current administration’s efforts to ensure easy access to essential services with the alleged hardships faced by citizens in the past.
While the Congress party has not yet issued a detailed rebuttal to these specific financial claims, such allegations often spark intense political debate in the state. The issue of LPG connectivity remains a significant topic in local politics, with both sides emphasizing their respective records in improving rural and urban infrastructure.