Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes LPG Shortages and India’s Role in Middle East Conflict

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the central government for LPG shortages amid Middle East tensions disrupting fuel supplies. He dubbed LPG as 'lapata gas' and said rising prices and shortages are affecting businesses and households. Yadav also claimed Prime Minister Modi missed a diplomatic opportunity to mediate the West Asia conflict by not visiting Iran during his Israel trip, which he said could have enhanced India's global leadership. Additionally, Yadav linked recent religious controversies in Uttar Pradesh to attempts to divert attention from governance issues.