Bhubaneswar, March 11 -- Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Wednesday called on the government to clarify the current status of LPG reserves amid reports of a commercial cylinder shortage, urging transparency on supply timelines and relief measures for citizens.

Speaking to ANI, Patra urged the government to update the public on LPG reserves, consumption timelines, and when supply is expected to normalise, stressing the need for clarity, especially for the common man.

"The government should clarify - what is the amount of reserves in our country presently, how much is left, how much can be consumed over how many days, and by when are they expecting that the LPG supply would be normalised. I believe the government is having talks; ...