Fadnavis Urges Media to Avoid Speculative LPG Shortage Reports

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has urged the media to avoid speculative reporting on potential LPG shortages, emphasizing the government's active role in addressing the issue. He also addressed confusion about the timeline for a crop loan waiver, ensuring its implementation before June 30 to benefit farmers significantly.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called on the media to avoid speculative reporting on a possible LPG shortage due to the West Asia conflict, asserting that such reports are not in the nation's interest. He emphasized that the central government is monitoring the situation closely.

Fadnavis responded to concerns about the potential shortage of LPG cylinders, encouraging media outlets to avoid inducing panic. He warned that hypothetical scenarios create unnecessary confusion and reiterated the central government's assurance of addressing the issue.

Additionally, Fadnavis addressed questions regarding the timely implementation of a crop loan waiver slated for the 2026-27 budget, ensuring farmers would benefit from a waiver of up to Rs 2 lakh by June 30. This comes amid rising LPG prices linked to global energy cost hikes due to the West Asia conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)