Kolkata, March 27 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee issued a strong message to the Central Government, urging that cooking gas produced within the State should not be sent outside.
The Chief Minister's warning comes amid rising concerns over LPG supply due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
"The situation in West Asia is alarming and this has led to a shortage of LPG in the country. In this condition the gas produced in West Bengal must be retained. They should not be sent to other States. This will help to maintain adequate supply for residents of this State," the Chief Minister said at Kolkata airport before departing for Andal.
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