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Bring BJP back to power in UP, get free gas cylinders on Holi: Amit Shah
Amit Shah has also announced free electricity to farmers if BJP is voted back to power in UP.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday promised free gas cylinders delivered at doorsteps on Holi (March 18) if BJP is voted back to power in UP.
Addressing a poll rally, Auraiya, Shah announced a series of sops including free electricity to the farmers.
The announcements reflect the promises made by the saffron party in its manifesto for the UP polls. The BJP had promised schemes aimed at farmers which include free electricity, minimum support price for wheat and rice, as well as modernisation of sugarcane mills.
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Taking political jibes at SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, Shah said, "The SP chief says that he will provide fuel if BJP gives scooty to girls in UP. But if SP comes to power, there will neither be a scooty, nor any fuel."
Uttar Pradesh is voting in seven phase elections for its 403-member Assembly. The first two phases were held on February 10 and February 14. The remaining phases will be held on February 20, 23, 27, March 3 and 7. The counting of votes will take place on March 10.
