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Rajasthan CM Assures No LPG Shortage, Adequate Stock After All-Party Meet

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma chaired an all-party meeting to review LPG supply, assuring the public that adequate stocks exist and the situation is under constant monitoring. He directed District Collectors to oversee distribution and warned of strict action against hoarding and black marketing. Opposition leader Tikaram Jully expressed solidarity with the government while urging the exploration of alternative resources to prevent future crises. Food Minister Sumit Godara also confirmed no disruption in LPG availability, stating oil companies have sufficient reserves.

Key Points: No LPG Shortage in Rajasthan, Says CM Bhajan Lal Sharma

  • Adequate LPG stock in state
  • District Collectors monitoring supply
  • Strict action on hoarding & rumours
  • All-party political unity
  • Supply chains intact despite global tensions
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No LPG shortage in Rajasthan, stocks adequate: CM Sharma after all-party meet

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma assures adequate LPG stocks after all-party meeting. Opposition stands united, administration monitoring supply.

"there is no shortage and only a need for vigilance - Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma"

Jaipur, March 26

Addressing an all-party meeting to discuss LPG supply in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajan lal Sharma reviewed the prevailing situation in the state.

He assured that Rajasthan currently has adequate stock of essential commodities and LPG, and that the situation is under constant monitoring.

The Chief Minister informed that District Collectors have already been directed to closely oversee supply and distribution to prevent any disruption.

CM Sharma also appealed to the public not to panic, emphasising that there is no shortage and only a need for vigilance.

Calling it a collective responsibility, the Rajasthan Chief Minister said that awareness campaigns will be intensified and strict action will be taken against hoarding and black marketing.

He also urged citizens to cooperate with the administration during this period and thanked all political parties for extending their support.

Leader of the Opposition Tikaram Jully expressed solidarity with the government, stating that all parties stand united in the larger public interest. However, he also urged the administration to explore and strengthen alternative resources to avoid any future crisis.

MLAs Ramkesh Meena, Rajendra Pareek, Shrichand Kriplani, Subhash Garg, Manoj Nyangali, and Ashok Kothari also put forward suggestions during the meeting.

Meanwhile, Joga Ram Patel and Jogeshwar Garg joined the discussions via video conferencing, reflecting a united political approach to ensure stability and public confidence.

Referring to concerns around LPG supply, the state's Food and Civil Supplies Minister Sumit Godara had clarified a day earlier that there is no disruption in LPG availability across Rajasthan.

He stated that oil companies have sufficient reserves and supply chains remain intact despite global geopolitical tensions.

The minister warned that strict action would be taken against anyone spreading rumours or indulging in black marketing of LPG cylinders, and assured that regular monitoring is being carried out at all distribution points.

- IANS

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Priya S
Hope this translates to action on the ground. In my area in Jaipur, the delivery was delayed by 3 days last week. The statement is reassuring, but we need to see consistent supply. 🤞
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Rohit P
Strict action against black marketing is a must! These middlemen create panic and sell cylinders at double the price. Kudos to the CM for taking a firm stand. Jai Rajasthan!
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Ashley H
Visiting family in Udaipur and was worried about the news. Glad to see a coordinated response from the government. The opposition leader's point about alternative resources is also valid for long-term planning.
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Meera T
Awareness campaigns are good, but they should be in local dialects too, especially in rural areas. Many aunties and uncles get scared by WhatsApp forwards. Need simple, clear messaging.
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Karthik V
With global tensions, it's wise to be vigilant. The government seems proactive. Let's hope the district collectors are as effective as promised. The real test is in the villages, not Jaipur.
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Jessica F
A respectful criticism: While the meeting is positive, it feels reactive. Why wait for panic to set in? Shouldn't there be a transparent, real-time dashboard for stock levels to build genuine public confidence?

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