West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee warns that if the BJP wins the elections, the price of cooking gas cylinders could increase to Rs 2,000. Banerjee also gives an ultimatum to the central government to complete housing projects by April-end. She remains silent on the arrest of a party leader accused of sexual crimes and land grab.
Domestic LPG cylinder rates have been hiked by Rs 25 for the second straight month. The cost of a 14.2-kilogram LPG cooking gas cylinder has increased to Rs 859.50 in Delhi after the hike.