BJP Karnataka chief criticises Congress protests, says global conflict triggered supply disruption and Centre is working to stabilise cooking gas availability
Bengaluru: B. Y. Vijayendra, President of the Bharatiya Janata Party Karnataka unit, said that, the Central Government is taking necessary steps to stabilise the supply of cooking gas cylinders amid disruptions caused by the sudden outbreak of war affecting international supply chains.
Speaking to reporters near Vidhana Soudha today, Vijayendra stated that the shortage of LPG cylinders being witnessed in several parts of the country is linked to global supply disruptions triggered by the ongoing conflict.
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He said the Union government is closely examining the situation and working on measures to ensure adequate availability of cooking gas cylinders.
“The sudden war has affected supply chains. Despite knowing this, the Congress is protesting against the Central Government. This only reflects the intellectual bankruptcy of the Congress,” Vijayendra said.
Criticism of Congress Protests
The BJP leader criticised the Indian National Congress for staging protests over the LPG shortage, arguing that the issue is linked to unexpected global developments rather than administrative failure.
He said the conflict had emerged suddenly and no government could have predicted its immediate impact on supply chains.
According to Vijayendra, the Centre led by Narendra Modi is capable of addressing the crisis and restoring normal supply in the coming days.
Questions Over Karnataka’s Financial Situation
Vijayendra also criticised the Government of Karnataka, led by Siddaramaiah, alleging that the state administration is facing financial difficulties despite presenting what was described as a “record budget”.
He claimed that the government has struggled to pay salaries to certain departments, including personnel in the police department.
“The Chief Minister recently presented a record budget, but the state has reached a point where even salaries for February have reportedly not been paid. Is there a bigger example of financial distress?” Vijayendra questioned.
Centre Monitoring Global Situation
Vijayendra said the Central Government is assessing the broader impact of the war on energy supply chains and working on solutions to ensure an uninterrupted supply of cooking gas cylinders.
He expressed confidence that the Union government would soon resolve the supply issues, adding that the administration can respond effectively to global disruptions.
