Hyderabad, March 21 -- BJP leader Prakash Reddy on Saturday criticised the Congress for allegedly spreading misinformation about LPG shortage in India, calling it "unfortunate" amid global energy supply challenges caused by the West Asia conflict.

Speaking to ANI, Reddy highlighted that, thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts, several LPG shipments have already crossed the Strait of Hormuz, and more are expected to reach India in the coming days.

He urged the public not to panic or fall for what he described as "false propaganda" from the Congress Party.

"Only commercial gas is - supply chain is disturbed because of the war. But with the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, already - a few ships already crossed the Hormuz...