Chandigarh, May 18
Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today demanded clarification from the government of India over the reports of fuel rationing from different states in the country. He said people were panic-stuck as there was no clarification and assurance from the government.
Reacting to reports that fuel rationing had started in various states including the Punjab capital, Chandigarh, Warring said, this is quite an ominous and worrying signal towards the times ahead. “If we cannot manage enough fuel for our daily needs, it will lead to complete collapse of the economy”, he observed, adding, the government of India and the Prime Minister in particular must take the situation seriously. “While situation in the country is getting from bad to worse, our Prime Minister is busy traveling abroad”, he remarked.
The Ludhiana MP also demanded that the government must convene a special session of the parliament to discuss the energy and economic crisis staring on the face of the nation.
Referring to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi having earlier warned the government, Warring said he had been consistently warning that the country’s economic condition was weakening and that the situation on the ground was not good.
“Instead of dismissing concerns, the government should honestly assess the challenges and take corrective steps before the crisis deepens”, he urged the government, while adding, “imposing limits on fuel or asking people to avoid purchases will not solve the national crisis”.
Warring suggested that the Prime Minister must directly address the issue, explain the real challenges facing the country, and present a clear roadmap to the people in the parliament.
Warring said the Prime Minister should immediately call a special session of Parliament and take the opposition into confidence. “In times of national concern, collective discussions and bipartisan solutions are needed, not one-sided decisions”, he remarked.
The senior Congress leader noted that people of India deserve solutions, not confusion. “The government must present a concrete action plan to protect jobs, businesses, supply chains, and the daily lives of ordinary citizens during this challenging period”, he added.
