Priyanka Gandhi Criticizes Center Over LPG Crisis

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra sharply criticized the government's handling of the LPG crisis, highlighting a supply crunch for commercial use amid global disruptions. She linked the issue to rising prices and unemployment, urging Parliament discussions to address citizen concerns.

On Wednesday, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra voiced her concerns over the growing LPG availability issues, directly criticizing the Centre's policies. As the ongoing conflict in West Asia strains global fuel supplies, India's decision to prioritize domestic cooking gas has left hotels and restaurants grappling with shortages.

Gandhi Vadra, speaking at the Parliament House complex, questioned the tolerance of the public amidst this crisis, pointing out rising prices and increasing unemployment over the past decade. She emphasized that these issues have been exacerbated by current governmental strategies.

Expressing frustration over the lack of parliamentary debate on such pressing matters, Gandhi Vadra reiterated the need for urgent discussions to bring forward the people's concerns. Her remarks underscore the mounting pressure on the government to address the impacts of international disruptions on local fuel availability.

(With inputs from agencies.)