Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Former Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Thursday rejected claims of an LPG shortage in the state, undermining his party's aggressive campaign against the Centre and the state government.
Congress leaders have been consistently targeting the Central and state governments over alleged delays in LPG supply and hardship faced by the public. Speaking to reporters in Chhindwara, Nath said, "There is no such shortage. It is just an atmosphere being created that there is a shortage."
He also claimed that there is "no dearth of cooking gas" in the state and accused certain quarters of deliberately manufacturing panic for political gains. He indirectly targeted the BJP, suggesting that such narratives are being spread to divert public attention from governance issues.
His remarks have put the Congress in an awkward position as it continues to criticise the government on the same issue across the country.
Congress exposed
BJP spokesperson Ashish Agarwal lashed out at the Congress for spreading rumours about an alleged LPG shortage in the country. He said, "Listen to the truth from senior and former Chief Minister Kamal Nath, that there is no shortage of LPG. Rahul Gandhi and the Congress are spreading fuss on the issue, and now they are exposed."
