PRAYAGRAJ, March 16 -- : The demand for LPG cylinders in Uttar Pradesh surged dramatically from 50 lakh to 80 lakh per day following rumours, Deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said on Sunday.

He was addressing the Holi and Basantotsav festival held on the second day of the 10-day Saras Fair at the Parade Ground in Prayagraj.

Maurya accused opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav of spreading false propaganda, claiming that their statements have created unnecessary panic among the public.

"Under normal circumstances, daily LPG demand was around 55-60 lakh cylinders. Due to these rumours and disinformation, it has now jumped to 88 lakh," he said.

The deputy CM assured that the crisis would soon be resolved with addit...