Jaipur, March 19 -- Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Wednesday dismissed concerns over LPG shortage in Rajasthan, accusing the Congress of politicising the issue and asserting that there is no disruption in gas supply in the state. Addressing an Udyami Samvad programme at the Rajasthan International Centre, he said it was "surprising" that the Opposition was raising the issue without understanding the facts. "Is the gas problem limited to Rajasthan? Has Rajasthan created this issue? Even then, there is no shortage here," he said, adding that the state government acted promptly the day the issue arose. Sharma said the government ensured that no citizen faces inconvenience and that LPG stocks, which earlier stood at five days, have now increased to eight days, with plans to further augment reserves. Expressing confidence in PM Narendra Modi, he said the Centre would not allow such issues to persist nationwide. Targeting the Congress, the chief minister alleged that its leaders "try to defame the country" and urged them to focus on public welfare instead of politics. "Every decision and scheme of our government is for the people of Rajasthan," he said. Sharma said his administration focuses on policy-driven decisions rather than personal considerations. He claimed that when his government assumed office, the state lacked clear policy direction, with youth and entrepreneurs facing challenges and corruption affecting the utilisation of central funds. "We have worked with experts to prepare a roadmap for a 'Viksit Rajasthan'," he said. Sharma said the government has taken several steps to improve the industrial ecosystem, including successful organisation of the 'Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit', which saw MoUs worth Rs.35 lakh crore, of which projects worth Rs.8 lakh crore have already been grounded. He cited recent investments, including an MoU by Honda for EV manufacturing, as evidence of growing confidence. The chief minister said industrial parks have been developed in Bikaner, Pali, Kishangarh and Jodhpur, while new industrial areas have been opened in Alwar, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh and Ajmer. Logistics parks have also been set up near the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor at Salarpur and Bichoon. The chief minister said that in two years, his government has outperformed the previous regime in industrial development, with 31 industrial areas developed, over 2,400 plots allotted and investments of more than Rs.2,000 crore in industrial infrastructure. He also claimed that over 116,000 MSMEs were established during this period. Meanwhile, former chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday rejected the state government's claim of adequate LPG supply, saying the assertion that "there is no shortage of gas" is far removed from ground reality. He alleged that households and businesses across the state are struggling to procure cylinders. Gehlot said the crisis has severely impacted industries, with nearly 50,000 hotels and restaurants in Rajasthan on the verge of closure due to non-availability of commercial cylinders. He added that while the government makes tall claims about attracting investment, it has failed to ensure basic fuel supply for existing industries. Gehlot claimed that even food at a recent event of the chief minister had to be cooked on traditional wood-fired stoves due to lack of LPG cylinders, questioning the situation if such conditions prevail at government functions....