New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) Opposition Members of Parliament on Thursday staged a protest at Makar Dwar in the Parliament House over the reported shortage of LPG cylinders across several parts of the country, accusing the government of failing to address a growing crisis affecting households and small businesses.
Holding placards and raising slogans, MPs from Opposition parties gathered near the entrance to highlight what they described as a worsening situation in which consumers are facing long queues and uncertainty over the availability of cooking gas.
Speaking to reporters during the protest, Congress MP KC Venugopal alleged that the shortage was causing widespread distress among ordinary citizens. “All over India, the LPG shortage is resulting in massive queues, with crores of common citizens staring at a food security crisis, with eateries being forced to shut down and widespread panic being spread among the people,” he said.
Venugopal sharply criticised the government’s handling of the issue and said the situation reflected administrative failure at the highest level. “The Compromised PM has proven to be completely helpless in preventing this from happening, and his government is totally clueless,” he said, referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
According to Venugopal, the protest was aimed at drawing national attention to the problem and pressing the government for immediate corrective measures. “Opposition MPs protested in Parliament to expose this Government’s incompetence, demanding an urgent solution to this crisis we face today,” he added.
The demonstration took place during the ongoing session of the Parliament, where Opposition parties have been raising several issues concerning price rise and supply disruptions affecting essential commodities.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is a key cooking fuel for millions of households across India, particularly through government-backed distribution schemes that expanded access in recent years. Any disruption in supply can have significant implications for domestic kitchens, small eateries and food vendors who rely heavily on cylinder refills for daily operations.
Opposition leaders said they would continue to raise the issue inside and outside Parliament until the government presents a clear plan to stabilise supply and ensure that consumers do not face prolonged shortages.
