A resolution addressing the country’s energy security concerns was presented in the Punjab Assembly, highlighting worries about the escalating gas and energy crisis nationwide. The resolution, brought forth by Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak, will undergo detailed discussions in the Assembly on Thursday.
During the introduction of the resolution, disruptions and commotion ensued in the House, with members expressing apprehensions regarding the increasing LPG scarcity and its severe economic repercussions. The Speaker confirmed the formal tabling of the resolution, emphasizing the necessity for a comprehensive debate on the issue.
Minister Kataruchak, while tabling the resolution, expressed profound unease and dissatisfaction over the energy crisis stemming from the Union government’s flawed foreign and energy policies. He underscored the urgency of the situation, noting the emergence of LPG shortages causing distress among consumers, eateries, roadside eateries, and small traders in Punjab.
The Minister cautioned that the nation’s energy security is under significant threat, with reports of alarming LPG shortages surfacing in various regions. He highlighted the disruption in LPG supply in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, indicating the severity of the crisis. The National Restaurant Association has issued warnings of potential closures if LPG supplies are not normalized promptly.
The resolution urges the Union government to realign the foreign and energy policies to safeguard national interests, economic stability, and the welfare of the populace, aiming to avert similar crises in the future.
