Smriti Irani's Old Tweet Haunts Her: Exploring the Reasons Behind the Public Outcry Over 50 Rupee Hike in LPG Prices

Union Minister Smriti Irani Faces Backlash for Past Tweet Criticizing LPG Price Hike Under Congress Government

Recently, Smriti Irani has been receiving harsh criticism on social media for a tweet she made in 2011, when she was in opposition, criticizing the Manmohan Singh-led Congress government for raising the price of domestic LPG gas by Rs.50 per cylinder. Her tweet read, "50 rupee hike in LPG!!!!! N they call themselves Aam Aadmi ki Sarkar. What a shame!"

At the time, the BJP announced a nationwide protest against the rising prices of essential commodities. However, under the current government, of which Irani is a part, LPG prices have increased yet again, with a Rs. 50 hike announced just last week. As a result, the cost of a domestic LPG cylinder has now risen to Rs. 999.50, while a commercial cylinder now costs Rs. 2355.50.

It's worth noting that during the Manmohan Singh government, the cost of a subsidised cooking gas cylinder was around Rs. 400. Since the Modi government came to power in 2014, it has gradually phased out LPG subsidies for most people. As a result, most Indian consumers are now paying more than twice the rate for an LPG cylinder for domestic consumption than they were before 2014.

Unsurprisingly, netizens on social media were quick to point out the irony of Irani's current situation and remind her of her old tweet. The backlash highlights the importance of consistency and accountability, especially for public figures who hold positions of power and authority.

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Social media users have been quick to criticize Union Minister Smriti Irani for her past tweet in which she condemned the Congress government's decision to increase the price of domestic LPG gas by Rs.50 per cylinder. In response to her tweet, one user sarcastically thanked her for speaking out against the "corrupt government." Another user asked for Irani's opinion on the current NDA BJP Sarkar, questioning what the public should call them now in light of the recent LPG price hike. These comments highlight the public's frustration with the lack of consistency and accountability among political leaders and their parties when it comes to important issues such as rising commodity prices.