Last Updated on June 13, 2026 10:08 pm by BIZNAMA NEWS
AMN / Ludhiyana
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the international situation related to the Iran, America and Israel war has increased the challenges in the petroleum sector, which has led to hike in petrol prices. However, he said that the central government has ensured that the citizens of the country should not be impacted with the price rise.
Speaking to the media in Ludhiana today, Mr. Puri termed the 12-year tenure of the country’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi as people-centric and development-oriented. He said that during this period, India has achieved a new direction of progress in every field. Quoting the data, Mr. Puri said that since 2014, more than 24 crore people have been brought out of poverty. Similarly, more than 4 crore pucca houses were built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and the ownership rights of these houses have been given in the name of our sisters and daughters.
He said that the Prime Minister not only seriously thinks about the welfare of the country but also works as a sevak, keeping the welfare of the people and the development of the country as a priority. Talking about the welfare of women and reservation in Parliament for women, he said the government will now move from women-set development to women-led development.