In a surprising turn, senior Congress leader Kamal Nath refuted allegations of an LPG scarcity in Madhya Pradesh, going against his party’s aggressive criticism of the government’s handling of the issue. Despite the Congress’s persistent attacks on the Central and state governments regarding delayed LPG supplies, Kamal Nath, during a visit to Chhindwara, denied the existence of any shortage. He emphasized that the state has an ample supply of cooking gas and accused certain groups of fabricating panic for political motives.
Kamal Nath, who leads the Congress Legislature Party in Madhya Pradesh, indirectly criticized the ruling BJP, insinuating that the alleged scarcity narrative aims to divert attention from governance challenges. While complaints of delayed LPG deliveries and queues at distribution points have surfaced in various districts, the former Chief Minister maintained that the situation is under control and cautioned against being misled by rumors. His remarks are seen as a setback to the Congress’s electoral strategy, particularly in states like West Bengal, Assam, and Kerala, where the party sought to leverage the so-called LPG crisis for political gain.
The conflicting reports have elicited mixed reactions from residents in Chhindwara and neighboring areas. While some households experienced slight delays in cylinder refills recently, many others confirmed the availability of supplies through regular channels. This development is poised to escalate the political discourse on essential commodity availability in Madhya Pradesh, placing the Congress in a delicate position as it continues to criticize the government on similar issues across the country.
