Assam CM Himanta Promises Free LPG for Bihu, Durga Puja, Announces Stipend, Jobs, Free Education

As Assam heads into the April 9 assembly elections, the political parties are enhancing their stakes on freebies with Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Saturday, taking a lead by announcing free LPG cylinders to every family during Bihu and Durga Puja. 

Amid the report of three Gogois---Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, Asom Jatiya Parishad leader Lurynjyoti Gogoi and Raijor Dal leader Akhil Gogoi putting forth an united face of opposition against the ruling BJP



led NDA, Assam chief minister while addressing a gathering at Mahmora said, “We have taken a decision that during Bihu and Durga Puja, every eligible family will receive one LPG cylinder free of cost. People will not have to bear the expense for these two cylinders.”

The announcement was significant as it came close on the wheels of opposition led by three Gogois also called “3Gs”, accusing the BJP government of allowing black-marketing of LPG cylinders in the state.