PM Modi’s sharp attack on the opposition, there is neither shortage of petrol nor LPG in India, calls Congress policies old thinking

News India Live, Digital Desk: During a public address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly attacked the opposition, especially Congress, regarding the country’s energy security and supply chain. The PM said in clear words that despite global instability and fluctuations in international crude oil prices, there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in India. According to this report of March 11, 2026, while counting the achievements of his government, the Prime Minister targeted the “scarcity politics” of the Congress era. 5 big things of PM Modi’s address Assurance of adequate reserves: The Prime Minister assured the countrymen that India’s There is adequate stock of fuel and cooking gas. He completely rejected the rumors in which there was a fear of energy crisis in the country. Attack on Congress: PM said, “There was a time when for gas connection in the country one had to make rounds of MPs and there were long queues. The policies of Congress had taught the country to live in scarcity, but our government has changed that old thinking.” Success of Ujjwala Yojana: He mentioned how crores of poor families got smoke-free kitchens through Ujjwala Yojana. Whereas in the previous governments, gas cylinders were considered a ‘luxury’. Global crisis and India’s situation: The Prime Minister said that the supply chain has been affected due to the ongoing wars and tensions around the world, yet India did not let its burden fall on its citizens and ensured continuous supply. Stance on petrol prices: The PM indicated that the government is keeping an eye on the international market and every possible step is being taken to provide relief to the people of the country. Opposition’s counterattackCongress And other opposition parties, reacting to the PM’s statement, have said that merely ensuring ‘supply’ is not enough, but the government should focus on reducing skyrocketing inflation and petrol and diesel prices. The Congress alleged that despite having “adequate reserves”, the common man’s pockets were being emptied.