Observations at New Delhi Railway Station indicate a notable return of migrant workers to their native states, primarily Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, from Delhi. The stated reasons for these departures are significant delays in LPG cylinder deliveries and inflated prices in the black market, where cylinders reportedly cost ₹400-500 per kilogram.
Many migrants report facing increased living costs due to these LPG challenges, with some resorting to eating outside. They cite the availability of more affordable cooking alternatives, such as firewood or coal (reportedly ₹10 per kilogram), in their villages as a key factor in their decision to relocate. This situation has led to uncertainty among some workers about their potential return to the city, with the issue affecting migrants from various states beyond Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
The situation has also drawn political commentary, with a senior Aam Aadmi Party leader alleging that the current administration is responsible for creating an LPG crisis in Delhi to displace poor migrant workers.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/new-delhi-sees-flood-of-migrants-returning-home-owing-to-lpg-crisis/article70826801.ece
