Hans News Service New Delhi

ChiefMinister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday released the second annual installment under the Delhi Free LPG Cylinder Scheme to around 15 lakh ration card holders.

The Delhi government had announced earlier that an amount equal to one LPG gas cylinder would be given to eligible beneficiaries in the national capital every year on the occasions of Holi and Diwali. "This is the power of your vote. Direct money has been transferred to your bank accounts. This is a gift from your brother Narendra Modi for Bhai Dooj festival," Gupta said, addressing a crowd at Talkatora Stadium.

According to officials, the government released Rs 142 crore in total for the 15 lakh beneficiaries.

Gupta said that her government has been launching welfare schemes, particularly for women, such as the Delhi Lakshmi Yojna, Lakhpati Yojna and free LPG cylinder scheme.

"We are fulfilling all the promises made by us in our manifesto. Trust us, your government stands with you in your bad and good times," she added.