Bengaluru, March 10 -- Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday blamed the Central government for the current shortage of natural gas, saying the Centre is "clueless" about any incoming crisis as it should have been aware of possible disruptions in the supply chain through the West Asia region.

Taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Minister Hardeep Puri, Kharge further criticised the conflicting statements given about the supply of such essential commodities.

"This is out because of one vishwaguru. Mr. Puri said we can hold for 60 days, When war started they said 25 days stock only. When is the act evoked? In the crises ? Have we elected them to make only reels? You say trump is your good friend. What is this now?...