Arvind Kejriwal, national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the central government, alleging that the country is facing a serious LPG shortage and warning that the situation could lead to large-scale economic disruption.
The former Chief Minister of Delhi also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over India’s foreign policy stance, particularly its perceived alignment with Israel and the United States.
Kejriwal Claims LPG Supply Crisis
Kejriwal alleged that restaurants and hotels across several states are already facing LPG shortages, warning that the situation could worsen within days.
“There is a heavy shortage of LPG in the country. Restaurants and hotels are facing shortages. In the next two days, 50 per cent of hotels are on the verge of shutdown, news is coming from Delhi NCR and Bihar,” he said.
He further claimed that the shortage could create a broader economic crisis, including the possibility of mass unemployment.
“There is a chance that almost 1 crore people could become unemployed because of the power shortage situation emerging,” Kejriwal added.
Strait of Hormuz Supply Concern
The AAP leader said the problem is linked to global supply routes.
According to him, around 90 percent of India’s LPG imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route in West Asia.
Any disruption in this region, he warned, could affect India’s fuel supply chain and create shortages across multiple sectors.
Kejriwal Questions Modi’s Foreign Policy
Kejriwal also criticised the Prime Minister’s foreign policy approach, accusing the government of abandoning India’s traditional non-aligned stance.
“PM Modi has made a mistake by demolishing India’s non-aligned policy of 75 years. We should not have aligned with anyone,” he said.
He claimed that by backing Benjamin Netanyahu before the current conflict escalated, India had risked damaging its relationship with Iran.
“We have made Iran our enemy,” Kejriwal said while questioning the diplomatic approach.
Debate Over India’s Non-Aligned Policy
Kejriwal pointed out that even during the Cold War, India maintained a neutral diplomatic strategy through the Non-Aligned Movement.
According to him, the country should continue to follow a balanced approach instead of aligning with global powers.
Government Yet to Respond
The central government has not yet responded to Kejriwal’s remarks regarding the alleged LPG shortage or his criticism of India’s foreign policy.
However, officials in the past have maintained that India’s energy supplies remain stable despite global geopolitical tensions.
