
Multiple Fake news claims-:Â A video viral on Social media where Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury getting angry with rising inflation and said people to pay Rs 900 for LPG cylinder.
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Facts Check Verdict: True
News Verification:Â Renuka Chowdhury is an Indian politician and a member of the Indian National Congress, she represents the political party in the Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh. She has also served as the Union Minister of State for Ministry of Women and Child Development and Tourism in the Government of India
Truth: Back in 2012, Renuka Chowdhury gave a press conference and she was repeatedly asked multiple questions on inflation and rising prices of essential things in daily use. During the press conference, a reporter asked her about the rising prices of LPG cylinder, after which the then leader under the Congress government asked them back are you so poor that you cannot shell out Rr 900 for a single LPG cylinder, as you are not poor.
Watch the below video for more truth. The video was uploaded by ABP News on Oct 12, 2012.
Renuka Chowdhury gets angry over questions on inflation.