LoP in the Rajya Sabha and Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, DMK MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian, NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule, Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav stage a protest over the LPG crisis during the second part of the Budget Session of the Parliament today.
Opposition MPs Protest in Parliament
New Delhi: The ongoing LPG supply crunch and rising global concerns due to the West Asia conflict triggered strong protests by opposition MPs inside the Parliament House complex near the Makar Dwar on Wednesday.
Leaders from several opposition parties staged a demonstration during the second phase of the Budget Session, raising concerns over disruptions in LPG supply and its potential impact on domestic consumers. The protest comes at a time when geopolitical tensions in West Asia have intensified, affecting key global trade routes.
Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, along with DMK MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian, NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule, and Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav, were among those who participated in the protest.
The opposition leaders expressed concern over the ongoing crisis, pointing out that the conflict in West Asia has now entered its fourth week. The situation has reportedly disrupted shipping routes, particularly through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of fuel shortages and price volatility.
Congress and other opposition leaders stage a protest with empty cylinders in Parliament on March 25, highlighting concerns over LPG crisis in the country. #parliament #parliamentprotest #lpgcrisis pic.twitter.com/eqxPgIsoa5
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The protest also took place ahead of an all-party meeting convened to discuss the implications of the West Asia conflict. Opposition parties demanded clarity from the government on steps being taken to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply and to shield consumers from price hikePM Modi to address Parliament today; Set to outline India’s strategy on West Asia crisis
The government is yet to issue a detailed response, but sources indicate that the issue is likely to be discussed in Parliament as concerns over energy security continue to grow.
