Bengaluru, March 10 (NationPress) - The former Chief Minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj Bommai, expressed on Tuesday that the ongoing LPG shortage in India is set to be resolved shortly, indicating that many of the underlying issues could be fixed within a week.

“There is no issue with petrol or diesel in the nation. However, there has been a halt in the LPG supply from Gulf nations. This situation will soon return to normal. Most challenges are expected to be settled within the next week,” he stated.

Bommai highlighted the necessity for the nation to boost its domestic production and enhance logistics, noting that the Central government is actively pursuing these goals.

“Iran has permitted three vessels from our nation. This is a promising sign of the efforts made by the Modi administration. Consequently, there has not been significant fluctuation in petrol and diesel prices. Now, with the LPG crisis, efforts must be directed towards a resolution,” he added.

In a critique of the opposition, Bommai accused them of attempting to politicize every situation.

“No matter what occurs anywhere in the nation, even a dog bite, the opposition tries to tie it back to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Their predicament has become quite dire. They have never prioritized the country’s interests,” he remarked.

He further pointed out that the global landscape is facing challenges, and the opposition should consider the situations occurring in other nations.

“Our circumstances are comparatively better than those in many other countries. Nonetheless, the opposition wishes to politicize every matter; they even seek to exploit the nation’s challenges instead of contributing to progress,” Bommai alleged.

On the same day, Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar emphasized the importance of discussing issues such as the reported LPG cylinder shortage and escalating fuel prices in Parliament. He accused the Union government of sidestepping discussions on issues impacting citizens and businesses.

“Our entire hotel and commercial sectors have been impacted,” he asserted.

Shivakumar mentioned that this issue had already been brought to light by members of the INDIA Bloc, and multiple MPs had engaged in protests demanding a discussion.

“Foreign policy is not limited to the present. Our diesel reserves are depleting. We must raise our voices. The entire hotel and commercial sector has been affected. It is the government's responsibility to ensure the provision of petrol, diesel, and gas, which are crucial for households. This has escalated into a significant issue,” he noted, insisting that such topics should be openly debated in Parliament.

“The government needs to address the shortage of LPG cylinders in Parliament. Our members have raised this concern, and the Central government has permitted discussions on it. All MPs of the INDIA Bloc have protested. Why are they hesitant to engage in dialogue?” he concluded.