Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) said instead of taking measures to resolve the shortage in supply of cooking gas cylinders due to ongoing conflict in West Asia, the BJP government at the Centre has now taken up the delimitation “script” only to divert the attention of people.

In a statement, Mr. Stalin said by equating the shortage in supply of cooking gas cylinders to the period of COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has further heightened fear among people who are already suffering. Many restaurants have been shut, leading to workers facing job losses.

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“Acting in line with the BJP, the AIADMK, which has effectively silenced itself from even speaking about people’s issues, is questioning what the State government has been doing. Is the supply of gas cylinders and foreign policy under the control of the State government?” he questioned.

The State government has taken all possible measures in its capacity. The question being raised by the people is “What is the Union BJP government, which is responsible for all this, doing?” Mr. Stalin added.