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Rajasthan CM Chairs All-Party Meet on LPG Supply Amid Crisis Concerns

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma will chair an all-party meeting to address the LPG supply situation in Rajasthan. The opposition, led by Tikaram Jully, had urged for this meeting, expressing deep concern over a perceived crisis affecting citizens. State Minister Sumit Godara has reassured the public that there is no shortage and that cylinders are being delivered within days of booking. The government is also enforcing stricter distribution protocols and pushing for expanded PNG connections as a long-term solution.

Key Points: Rajasthan All-Party Meeting on LPG Supply Crisis

  • All-party meet on LPG situation
  • Govt reassures adequate stock
  • Opposition voices public concern
  • Crackdown on distribution malpractices
  • Push for PNG expansion
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Raj CM to chair all-party meeting on LPG situation today

CM Bhajan Lal Sharma chairs meeting to ensure smooth LPG supply. Opposition urges action as state govt reassures adequate stock.

"Rajasthan CM is serious about ensuring the smooth supply of LPG gas - CMO Officials"

Jaipur, March 26

An all-party meeting on the LPG situation will be held at the Chief Minister's Office at 4 P.M. on Thursday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, reflecting the government's seriousness in ensuring uninterrupted cooking gas supply across the state.

"An all-party meeting will be held at the CMO under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister at 4 P.M. Rajasthan CM is serious about ensuring the smooth supply of LPG gas and discussions will be held regarding its supply," said CMO officials on Thursday morning.

Meanwhile, the Opposition on Wednesday had also urged the Rajasthan government to call the all-party meeting on the LPG crisis in the state.

Expressing deep concern over the energy and fuel crisis in Rajasthan, Leader of the Opposition, Tikaram Jully, said that the people of the state are desperate for gas today. The lack of these basic amenities has made life difficult for the common man.

LoP Jully questioned whether the Chief Minister should not have called an all-party meeting at such a critical time so that they could jointly find a solution to the LPG crisis.

Earlier, on Wednesday, State Food and Civil Supplies Minister, Sumit Godara, had chaired a high-level review meeting via video conferencing with departmental officials and representatives of oil and gas marketing companies.

He said the state government is working proactively, to provide maximum relief to citizens amid the current global situation.

Reassuring the public, Godara had stated that there was no shortage of domestic cooking gas in Rajasthan.

Adequate stock is available, and LPG cylinders are being delivered within three to four days of booking.

He urged people not to pay heed to rumours, clarifying that international developments have not impacted LPG supply in the state. He added that a temporary surge in online bookings had briefly affected servers, but the system has now stabilised and bookings are back to normal.

The minister directed strict enforcement to curb malpractices in distribution and ordered a complete halt to LPG cylinder deliveries without OTP verification and proper diary entry, noting that such irregularities lead to diversion and affect genuine consumers.

He also instructed that delivery personnel must carry and display identity cards during distribution. Emphasising long-term solutions, Godara called for prioritising the expansion of PNG (Piped Natural Gas) connections in areas where pipeline infrastructure is already available.

He further said that state and district-level monitoring committees are actively working to check black marketing, diversion, and illegal storage of LPG cylinders. Most gas agencies have already been inspected, and he directed that inspections of the remaining agencies be completed within 24 hours.

Representatives from various political parties will attend the all-party meeting being chaired by CM Sharma today. Those expected to be present include Joga Ram Patel, Sumit Godara, Jogeshwar Garg, Shrichand Kriplani, Tikaram Jully, Ramkesh Meena, Rajendra Pareek, Jiva Ram Chaudhary, Ashok Kothari, Manoj Nyangli, Subhash Garg, and Thawar Chand, bringing together key leaders to discuss important state matters.

- IANS

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Priya S
The minister says there is no shortage and cylinders are delivered in 3-4 days, but my mother in Jodhpur has been waiting for over a week! 🤔 There's a clear gap between official statements and ground reality. Hope this meeting addresses the actual delivery issues.
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Vikram M
Finally, some proactive steps. The directives on OTP verification and ID cards for delivery personnel are much needed to stop black marketing. Diversion of domestic cylinders to commercial establishments is a huge problem. Strict enforcement is the key.
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Sarah B
While the meeting is a positive step, I respectfully disagree with the minister's claim that international developments haven't impacted supply. Global prices and logistics affect everything. Being transparent about challenges would build more trust than denying any problem exists.
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Aman W
Focus on PNG expansion is the right long-term vision. We need to move away from cylinder dependency, especially in cities. It's safer, more convenient, and reduces the scope for these recurring 'crises'. Hope they fast-track the pipeline work.
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Kavya N
My worry is this will be solved temporarily before the meeting and problems will return next month. Need a permanent system with better monitoring and maybe more transparency in the booking/delivery tracker. Jai Rajasthan! 🙏

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