LPG Price Hike Sparks Political Reactions and Protests in West Bengal

The Indian government recently increased domestic LPG cylinder prices by 60 rupees and commercial cylinders by 115 rupees, prompting criticism from opposition parties. Congress accused Prime Minister Modi of fueling inflation, while West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for protests on International Women's Day, highlighting concerns over advance booking rules and voter roll deletions. BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty attributed price rises to geopolitical tensions and questioned the state government's fuel taxes, emphasizing law and order issues ahead of West Bengal elections.