3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 16, 2026 06:40 PM IST Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday held the government responsible for the LPG crisis by not taking preemptive measures, which was strongly countered by Union Minister J P Nadda, who accused Congress of trying to create anarchy in the country and indulging in politics instead. Raising the matter during the Zero Hour, Kharge accused the government of not doing advance planning and making alternative arrangements for LPG imports as the government “knew” that the West Asia crisis could impact critical maritime routes and energy supplies. Nadda, the Leader of the House, hit back, accusing Opposition parties, especially Congress, of not standing with the people but of instigating them. “The LPG crisis has caused widespread panic across the entire nation. Its impact is severely affecting the poor and vulnerable sections, the middle class, ordinary households, restaurants, hostels, and commercial users,” Kharge said. “Many establishments have limited or completely halted their operations. Some are purchasing at exorbitant rates, over Rs 5,000 per cylinder,” …