CM Warns of Action Against Hoarding; Cong MP Questions Stock Availability Political tensions flared in Nagpur on Thursday as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed concerns over fuel shortages, urging citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel, and fertilizers. He warned that strict measures would be taken against black marketeers exploiting the crisis, while Congress MP Prashant Padole from Bhandara challenged the government’s stance, questioning where the stock was to be hoarded. Fadnavis, speaking during the Ram Navami Shobha Yatra in Nagpur, emphasized that the central government had assured sufficient fuel supplies, yet he noted widespread queues and excessive stockpiling in cities. “Such behavior disrupts the balance between demand and supply, creating artificial shortages,” he said. He reiterated that the country had adequate monthly fuel reserves and urged people to avoid panic buying. Padole countered Fadnavis’ claims, arguing that the surge in panic buying was due to a “genuine shortage.” He suggested that the government’s assurances did not align with the reality on the ground, where fuel availability was insufficient for hoarding. The exchange highlighted growing frustration over the state’s handling of the fuel crisis, exacerbated by the ongoing war in West Asia. The CM’s warning came amid reports of rising fuel prices and supply chain disruptions. While the central government maintained that supplies were sufficient, local authorities faced pressure to address public concerns. Fadnavis’ remarks underscored the government’s efforts to stabilize the situation, but critics argued that the measures were not reaching the affected populations. The debate over fuel shortages reflects broader challenges in managing resource distribution during geopolitical tensions.#nagpur #devendra_fadnavis #bhandara #prashant_padole #ram_navami_shobha_yatra
