Amid the ongoing controversies surrounding LPG shortages and fuel price hikes, the Congress party faced criticism on social media for posting on platform X, where they criticized the government using an old photo. The image featured the slogan “Modi Hai To Mumkin Hai” with a caption suggesting people were queuing for LPG cylinders due to government policies. However, users pointed out that the photo was from 2011, leading to widespread criticism and the post’s subsequent deletion.
Protests against the recent LPG price increase have persisted in various parts of the country, including a demonstration by the District Congress Committee and its women’s wing in Karnataka’s Mandya district. Following a price hike by oil marketing companies on March 7, the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee announced a statewide protest against the rising LPG prices, attributing the surge to global energy cost escalations amid West Asia tensions.
The Congress is not only engaging in protests but also organizing internal activities, such as a two-day residential training workshop in Trimbakeshwar for candidates who recently participated in local body elections in North Maharashtra. In response to concerns over LPG shortages, government officials have advised against panic buying and hoarding, emphasizing the need to avoid spreading misinformation on social media. Officials highlighted a 25% increase in domestic LPG production and additional cargo shipments en route to India to meet demand.
