Congress Legislators staged a protest outside the Gujarat Legislative Assembly in Gandhinagar over the alleged shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders and natural gas. The state government recently formed a monitoring committee to ensure an adequate supply of cooking fuel in coordination with the Union government. Led by state Congress President Amit Chavda and senior party leader Dr Tushar Chaudhary, the protest highlighted the issue during the ongoing Budget session.
Chavda and Chaudhary symbolically carried a gas cylinder and firewood, respectively, to draw attention to the alleged shortage of cooking gas. Other Legislators held posters questioning the effectiveness of the government’s actions. They expressed concerns about the difficulties faced by consumers due to the shortage of gas supply.
During the protest, MLAs were stopped by police personnel while trying to move towards the Assembly steps. Chavda emphasized the challenges faced by households in obtaining LPG cylinders, leading to long queues and inconvenience for consumers. He also mentioned the impact on businesses, with some restaurants closing due to the gas supply shortage.
The protest coincided with broader worries about LPG supply in India, influenced by disruptions in imports due to conflicts in West Asia. The state government assured steps to maintain cooking gas availability and formed a monitoring committee under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel’s guidance. The committee will work with the Union government to ensure a steady gas supply and prevent panic buying or hoarding.
