Rajasthan CM Gehlot announces LPG cylinder at Rs 500, Rs 10,000 to woman head of family a year

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot made two significant announcements at a Congress party rally in Jhunjhunu on Wednesday. If his party is re-elected in the state, Gehlot pledged to provide cooking gas cylinders to 1.05 crore families at a reduced price of Rs 500. Additionally, he promised an annual honorarium of Rs 10,000 to the woman head of each family under the "Grah Laxmi Guarantee" scheme.

Gehlot emphasized that the honorarium would be given to the woman head of the family in yearly instalments. This move aims to empower women and support their financial independence. Furthermore, the reduced price of cooking gas cylinders will be implemented once the Congress government is re-established in the state.

It is worth noting that the upcoming elections for the 200 assembly seats in Rajasthan are scheduled for November 25, with the vote count set to take place on December 3. These announcements by Gehlot could potentially impact the voting preferences of the electorate, as they focus on issues concerning the general welfare and economic security of families in the state.


The Chief Minister's promises of affordable cooking gas and financial support for women are aimed at addressing the needs of the masses. These initiatives, if implemented successfully, could bring significant benefits to a large number of households in Rajasthan.

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(Inputs from PTI)