Rohini Acharya Critiques Centre Amid Rumors of LPG Scarcity
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Patna, March 12 (NationPress) As tensions escalate in West Asia and whispers of an LPG cylinder shortage circulate across India, political responses are surging.
Rohini Acharya, a prominent leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and daughter of party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, vehemently condemned the Central government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding this pressing issue.
Widespread reports of a potential shortage have resulted in lengthy queues at LPG gas agencies, with consumers eager to secure their cylinders.
The Opposition has initiated protests in response to this matter.
On her official X account, Rohini Acharya ridiculed the Union government, questioning when the celebrations for the gas scarcity would commence.
In her post, she derisively referred to the so-called "Pradhan Mantri Line Lagao Yojana," suggesting that citizens who once endured lines during currency exchange and oxygen shortages are now queuing for LPG cylinders.
She further accused Prime Minister Modi of transforming crises into public spectacles and criticized what she termed a culture that celebrates the hardships faced by ordinary citizens.
Rohini Acharya specifically pointed to the extensive lines outside LPG agency warehouses across various districts in Bihar and other regions of the country.
Many consumers are finding it challenging to even book cylinders, with the websites and online booking systems of the LPG providers experiencing crashes.
In response, the Central government has assured that domestic LPG consumers will not encounter any cylinder shortages.
Prime Minister Modi urged the public to refrain from spreading rumors and to depend solely on verified information.
He acknowledged some disruption in the supply chain but expressed optimism that the situation would normalize quickly.
Furthermore, he appealed to citizens to avoid sharing unverified details, reminding them of the country's resilience in overcoming challenges like those faced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
This issue has ignited a renewed political debate between the ruling government and opposition parties regarding fuel supply, public concerns, and crisis management.