Ghulam Ahmad Mir's Gas Cylinder Promise Sparks Controversy in Jharkhand

AICC general secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir stirred controversy by promising gas cylinders at Rs 450 to all Jharkhand citizens, including infiltrators, if Congress is elected. The BJP criticized the proposal as anti-national and reflective of appeasement politics. The promise was made amid BJP claims of political patronage for infiltration.

Ghulam Ahmad Mir, AICC general secretary and Jharkhand in-charge, has come under fire for his recent poll rally declaration promising gas cylinders at Rs 450 for all citizens, infiltrators included, should his party seize power.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swiftly rebuked Mir's statement, labeling it as an anti-national stance, indicative of Congress' penchant for appeasement and polarisation politics.

This pledge emerges against the backdrop of BJP accusations that the JMM-led coalition encourages infiltration in Jharkhand for political leverage and to bolster vote banks.

(With inputs from agencies.)