Delhi Update: Kejriwal Blasts Modi Over LPG Shortage, Hotels & Restaurants Face Shutdown

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a press conference warning about India’s growing LPG crisis, linking it to the Middle East war and recent diplomatic decisions. He highlighted that imports have dropped by 90% and domestic production is down by 50–55%, hitting restaurants and hotels hardest. Many establishments across Mumbai, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Delhi NCR, and other states have already shut down or are on the verge of closure, threatening livelihoods and the wedding season. Kejriwal accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of abandoning India’s 75-year-old non-aligned foreign policy by siding with the U.S. and Israel ahead of the Middle East conflict, endangering domestic energy security. The closure of businesses, rising LPG prices, black-market activity, and surcharges on air travel are adding to public distress. Kejriwal warned that over a crore jobs could be at risk, while citizens and businesses struggle with inflated fuel costs and disrupted supplies. He criticized government compliance with foreign directives, claiming India is being treated as subordinate to U.S. interests, and emphasized the urgent need for neutral, citizen-first policies. The CM’s statement underscores the direct connection between international conflicts, diplomatic choices, and domestic economic stability, particularly energy security affecting millions of Indians.