In a pointed attack on Congress leadership, BJP parliamentarian Jagdambika Pal declared that petrol and gas supplies across India are completely normal, dismissing opposition narratives as fear-mongering. Speaking from Siddharthnagar, Pal accused Rahul Gandhi of undermining public confidence despite official clarifications.
‘Even as Leader of Opposition, Gandhi raises gas shortage questions in Parliament, ignoring Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s assurances,’ Pal told reporters. Puri had informed the House that all petroleum products are adequately stocked with seamless distribution.
Pal linked Congress rhetoric to rising hoarding of LPG cylinders and black market activities. Protests by Congress MPs at Parliament entrances, he argued, stall legislative work and brew unnecessary political drama. This behavior, according to Pal, aims to panic the populace.
Providing context on global dynamics, Pal explained Iran’s permission for Indian crude carriers via Hormuz Strait. Two such ships arrived safely recently, ensuring continuity. ‘Future shortages are out of the question,’ he stated confidently.
He condemned the opposition’s strategy as promoting hoarding for electoral benefits over national welfare. ‘Congress prioritizes politics over people,’ Pal alleged. On Gandhi’s parliamentary conduct, Pal criticized frequent absences, calling it a betrayal of democratic duty.
As tensions simmer in the political arena, Pal’s defense of government supply chains highlights India’s resilience. With stable imports secured, the focus shifts to countering misinformation that could trigger avoidable economic ripples.