Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges Centre to fix LPG shortage

He reacts to criticism from BJP leaders that LPG supply issue is unique to Karnataka; says, 'Instead of talking, let them ensure that LPG is supplied'.

Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said he had written to the Union government, urging it to provide alternatives to address the ongoing LPG cylinder shortage.

Speaking to reporters, he said, “The government has already addressed this in the Legislature. Many people depend on hotels for their meals, and any disruption in hotel services will affect daily life. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has assured that there won’t be any problem in LPG supply.”

Hits back at BJP

Siddaramaiah also reacted to criticism from BJP leaders that the LPG supply issue was unique to Karnataka. “Instead of talking, let them ensure that LPG is supplied."