LPG price hikes: Government will pay 'political price', says Sharad Pawar; Congress's Wadettiwar slams BJP
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"The hike may have started with just two rupees, but over time the increases have kept piling up, and today we can see how far the prices have risen. All of this has a direct impact on the finances and daily lives of ordinary people," says Pawar
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source The Hindu - National
Published Sunday, 7 June 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
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Description Monday, 8 June 2026 via the_hindu_policy
Mr. Pawar’s statement comes in the wake of increase in price of domestic cooking gas by ₹29 per cylinder