Jaipur, March 24 (NationPress) In a bid to raise awareness about the ongoing gas shortage crisis impacting the everyday lives of citizens, the Congress Party in Rajasthan is set to host a significant protest at Shaheed Smarak in Jaipur on March 27.

This was confirmed by Govind Singh Dotasra, the President of the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee, during a meeting held on Tuesday at the State Congress Headquarters in Jaipur. The meeting included discussions with the presidents and conveners of the party's various frontal organizations, departments, and cells.

During this gathering, Dotasra provided explicit instructions to all departments and cells, urging them to become actively involved within their respective areas. He highlighted the importance of connecting with the public, comprehending their challenges and struggles, and striving to offer substantial support.

Moreover, he mandated the strengthening of organizational frameworks down to the Block, Mandal, and Booth levels. All units were instructed to collaborate closely with the community to address the pressing issues facing the state and its residents.

Additionally, participation in all programs organized by the District Congress Committees and the State Congress Committee was made mandatory for district- and state-level office bearers from these departments and cells.

Dotasra expressed his concern regarding the escalating conflict in the Middle East, suggesting it could precipitate a crisis in the country's LPG and petroleum markets. He recalled how Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, previously raised this concern and called on the Prime Minister to organize an all-party meeting to devise a response strategy.

However, leaders from the ruling BJP dismissed these concerns, asserting that no crisis was imminent. Dotasra noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had acknowledged in the Lok Sabha the potential for shortages in LPG and petroleum products due to the ongoing conflict, along with the consequent hardships.

Dotasra condemned this as a tardy acknowledgment, claiming the government has not taken necessary proactive measures to safeguard citizens during this critical juncture. He drew parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating that just as the Prime Minister was absent during crucial moments of the pandemic, he appears similarly disengaged during this current crisis.

Dotasra criticized the “double-engine” BJP government for its inadequate response to protect citizens from adversity. He attributed the developing crisis to what he deemed as misguided foreign policy decisions made by the Central government.

He asserted that India's shift in international relations has hampered its ability to secure vital energy resources, resulting in shortages of cooking gas, petrol, and diesel. This situation is impacting not only households but also industries such as ceramics, fertilizers, printing, and small-scale manufacturing, many of which have had to reduce their operations or cease them entirely, leading to widespread job losses.

He added that the cooking gas shortage has disrupted social events, including weddings, and has triggered economic distress similar to that experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, compelling numerous laborers to return to their hometowns.