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UP CM Yogi Alleges ₹25k-₹50k Bribery for LPG Connections Under Congress Rule
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🗓 04 Nov 2026, 03:05 PM
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has accused the Congress party of forcing citizens to pay bribes ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000 for LPG cylinder connections during their tenure.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, alleging systemic corruption in the distribution of LPG connections during the opposition's previous rule in the state.
In a strong statement, the CM claimed that ordinary citizens were compelled to pay bribes ranging between ₹25,000 and ₹50,000 to secure a basic LPG cylinder connection. He presented this allegation as evidence of the inefficiency and corrupt practices associated with the Congress-led administration.
The Chief Minister's remarks aim to highlight the contrast between the alleged past difficulties and the current government's efforts to ensure seamless access to essential services for the people of Uttar Pradesh.
This political exchange underscores the ongoing ideological battle between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress, with both parties frequently citing infrastructure and service delivery records to critique each other's governance.
In a strong statement, the CM claimed that ordinary citizens were compelled to pay bribes ranging between ₹25,000 and ₹50,000 to secure a basic LPG cylinder connection. He presented this allegation as evidence of the inefficiency and corrupt practices associated with the Congress-led administration.
The Chief Minister's remarks aim to highlight the contrast between the alleged past difficulties and the current government's efforts to ensure seamless access to essential services for the people of Uttar Pradesh.
This political exchange underscores the ongoing ideological battle between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress, with both parties frequently citing infrastructure and service delivery records to critique each other's governance.