Modi government intoxicated on power: Congress on reduction in number of subsidised Ujjwala refills
The Indian National Congress has criticized the Modi government for reducing the number of subsidized LPG cylinder refills under the Ujjwala Yojana from nine to four. The opposition claims this move disproportionately affects the poor and forces women to return to traditional cooking methods.
Why it matters
The affordability of essential cooking fuel is a significant political issue in India, directly impacting the economic welfare of low-income households.
The Congress on Tuesday (June 9, 2026) hit out at the government over its reduction of the number of subsidised refills of LPG gas cylinders under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and alleged that it only sheds “crocodile tears” on the plight of women while being "intoxicated on power".
The article focuses heavily on the opposition's critique and uses emotionally charged language like 'intoxicated on power' and 'crocodile tears'.
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