Leaders from BJP and Shiv Sena inlcluding Milind Deora, Naresh Mhaske and Ravi Kishan accused opposition parties of spreading rumours about energy shortages and urged citizens to remain calm
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora (File pic)
Amid the ongoing Parliament Budget Session 2026, BJP and Shiv Sena leaders on Friday urged citizens to remain calm over concerns about energy supplies. The leaders further emphasised that these are speculative behaviours, not actual shortages, that are fuelling public anxiety.
Speaking to the media on Friday, BJP MP Shashank Mani said, "Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has given a very responsible statement. This is a global issue affecting everyone worldwide. We have kept ourselves somewhat ahead because our stockpiles are adequate.
"The problem is the speculative tendencies in society. People are trying to take advantage of the situation by buying additional cylinders. There is a problem, but please do not provoke people over it. You should also stand with the country; only then can we deal with this global issue", as cited by news agency IANS.
BJP MP Ravi Kishan further added, "The Opposition will spread rumours. There is nothing to worry about. With PM Modi in charge, no one in this country needs to be concerned."
Milind Deora talks about India’s energy security
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora, along with other MPs, echoed similar concerns. The Shiv Sena MP said, "The Government of India has already expressed its intention to ensure India’s energy security. This has been stated by India’s External Affairs Minister and the Petroleum Minister."
Deora further added, "To continue to politicise this issue for petty political gains, the Opposition, unfortunately, is behaving this way. There is an attempt to spread panic, divert people from real issues, and create instability in India", as per IANS.
Shiv Sena MP criticises opposition
Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske, while slamming the opposition leaders, said, "Their intention is not to work but to create chaos and indulge in such activities. These leaders pretend to stand for social issues and try to create agitation over issues that do not even exist. This has been the policy of the Congress. They are unnecessarily creating protests and have no interest in working inside the House."
Leaders from the BJP and Shiv Sena stressed that India’s energy stockpiles are adequate, and the government is monitoring the situation closely.
They further called for public cooperation and cautioned against panic buying, underlining that unity and responsible behaviour are crucial to addressing this global challenge effectively.
(With inputs from IANS)
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