"Prime Minister cares deeply about every citizen": BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on commercial cylinder price cut
New Town, August 1
After the price of the 19 kg commercial cylinder dropped, Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made constant efforts to offer relief to citizens.
Speaking to ANI, Ghosh emphasised that fuel commodity prices are largely dictated by international events and market dynamics rather than state-level decisions.
"We do not have control over commodities like gas and petrol. Many events occur globally--conflicts in various regions and other issues--which cause prices to fluctuate. When prices rise by Rs 100, people take to the streets. Now that prices have dropped by Rs 200, the least one could do is thank the Prime Minister; he certainly deserves that level of respect," he said.
Further, Ghosh praised the Prime Minister, saying that he deeply cares for the country and its people.
"He is a Prime Minister who cares deeply about every citizen and strives to provide relief--even at a financial loss to the government whenever necessary--and this move is proof of that," he said,
As per the latest reform, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been slashed by Rs 202 in Delhi and Rs 209 in Kolkata, effective Saturday, sources said. A 19 Kg cylinder will cost Rs 2872.50 in Kolkata from today. However, there is no change in domestic cylinder prices.
Meanwhile, a street food vendor, Jhandu, in South 24 Parganas shared, "Yes, the price has come down by Rs 209. We are facing a little difficulty; it is good that the price has come down, but it should be further reduced."
A tea seller said, "It is good that costs have come down, but they should be reduced a bit further."
The price cut is expected to lower daily overhead expenses for small eateries, tea stalls, and catering services.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Dilip Ghosh ji is right that global factors affect oil prices, but saying "thank the PM" for a Rs 200 cut while ignoring the Rs 300+ hikes earlier feels a bit selective. Still, happy for the street vendors—every rupee matters for them. Hope the government continues to monitor prices for domestic cylinders too!
As a small chaiwala, I can tell you every rupee counts. The price cut is good but they should reduce it more. The cylinder still costs nearly 3000 rupees! 😔 Let's see if this brings down my costs meaningfully next month. Governments come and go, but our struggle continues.
It's easy to criticise, but at least the government is acting. Small eateries have been struggling with input costs for months. This Rs 200 reduction may not be huge, but it shows responsiveness. BJP leadership needs to keep this up—actions speak louder than words! 💪
I appreciate the sentiment but find it odd that politicians take credit for market corrections. The global oil prices dropped—that's what drove this change, not government policy. Let's be honest with ourselves. However, I do hope the savings reach the actual consumers and not just the middlemen.
My uncle runs a small catering service and this is genuinely helpful for him. Every bit of savings counts when you're feeding hundreds daily. The political mudslinging aside, I'm just glad to see some practical support for small businesses. 🇮🇳
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