PRAYAGRAJ, March 16 -- The demand for LPG cylinders in UP surged dramatically from 50 lakh to 80 lakh per day following rumours, deputy CM 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. He said the crisis would soon be resolved with additional oil and gas shipments arriving. "With Prime Minister Modi at the helm, this is possible," he added. Addressing BJP workers, Maurya urged them to prepare for the 2027 assembly elections. He said the opposition is troubled by government schemes like free grains for 80 crore citizens, Ayushman health cover, electrification of households, housing for millions, and direct cash transfers of Rs.6,000 to each farmer. He said the BJP will continue its electoral dominance in 2027, just as it did in 2017 and 2022....