New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday warned that India could face a serious energy challenge if the government fails to act quickly, saying rising pressures on fuel supplies could soon affect millions of households across the country.
Speaking to reporters in Parliament, Gandhi, who is also the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha said global developments were rapidly reshaping the geopolitical and energy landscape and that India needed to prepare for possible disruptions.
“The world is changing rapidly. A crisis is at our doorstep,” Gandhi said. “If the government does not take immediate steps, LPG, petrol and diesel will become a major problem for millions of Indian families.”
Gandhi criticised the government’s handling of foreign policy and energy security, alleging that it had left the country vulnerable at a time of global uncertainty. “The truth is clear — a compromised Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has jeopardised India’s energy security,” he said.
He also argued that what he described as a “weak and directionless foreign policy” had contributed to the current situation. “A weak and directionless foreign policy has brought the country to this dangerous situation,” Gandhi said.
Calling for transparency and preparedness, the Congress leader said the government must level with the public about the challenges ahead. “Now is the time to tell the truth and prepare the nation. Otherwise, ordinary people of India will end up paying the price,” he added.
Energy security has remained a key concern for India, one of the world’s largest importers of crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The country relies heavily on imports to meet its energy needs, making domestic fuel prices sensitive to global supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions.
Opposition parties have repeatedly raised concerns about rising fuel costs and the government’s energy policies, while the government has maintained that it has diversified crude sources, expanded strategic reserves and strengthened international partnerships to safeguard supplies.
Gandhi’s remarks come amid continuing political exchanges between the opposition and the government in Parliament over economic management.
