Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 16 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday led a protest rally alongside Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders against the central government over concerns related to the shortage of LPG gas cylinders.
Addressing the gathering here, Banerjee accused the BJP of creating an “unplanned situation” that has caused suffering among citizens across the nation.
“We are the first who sit in the meeting regarding the LPG gas cylinder issue. People suffer due to an unplanned situation by the BJP. Why BJP create this situation? This gas is not balloon gas,” she said.
She urged people not to fall for rumours and assured them that the state government is “handling the situation”. “Don’t put your leg in any rumours. We handle the situation. Keep faith, we are with you,” Banerjee added.
As tensions remain high within the West Asia region amid the US-Israel attack against Iran, India maintained that there is adequate crude oil inventory in the country, but LPG supply continues to be a bit of a concern.
In the inter-ministerial press briefing, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma said, “Despite concerns around LPG supply, there have been no reports of dry-outs of gas supply at LPG distributorships across India.”
“Crude is available in sufficient quantity. All refineries are operating at the highest capacity. Our petrol pumps are operating normally. No dry out has been reported anywhere…,” she said.
She also asserted that 100 per cent supply of PNG and CNG transport consumers is being maintained.
The Government said it continues to prioritise the interests of domestic consumers and ensure uninterrupted LPG supply, particularly for households and priority sectors. (ANI)