Gujarat
Congress and BJP spar in Gujarat assembly over denied fuel shortage debate
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A heated exchange erupted in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Tuesday between BJP and Congress members after the Speaker denied permission for a short discussion on LPG and petrol shortages amid the West Asia war. BJP labelled the Congress demand a premeditated conspiracy to divert attention from the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill tabled that day. The Speaker rejected it, noting a prior notice under Rule 116 had been accepted.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced on Saturday that a Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chick has hatched in Gujarat's Kutch after a decade. This marks the first inter-state initiative using the jumpstart approach, with a fertile egg transported 770 km from Rajasthan. The chick hatched on March 26 and is being reared by its foster mother in the wild.
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Amid concerns over LPG availability, the Gujarat government on March 20, 2026, clarified there is no cooking gas shortage in the state and urged citizens not to heed rumours. Authorities stated adequate stock is available with smooth distribution systems, including doorstep deliveries to avoid queues at agencies. They promoted technology-driven booking via multiple digital channels for consumer convenience.
The Gujarat Anti-Corruption Bureau has booked a Delhi Police Crime Branch officer and two Ahmedabad residents for demanding an Rs 80 lakh bribe. The case involves an alleged advance payment of Rs 10 lakh to influence a criminal investigation. One of the accused was caught red-handed during a trap operation in Ahmedabad.
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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited two rain-hit villages on November 3, 2025, to assess damage from unseasonal rains and assure farmers of government support. He announced a relief package pending survey completion. Ministers across the state also inspected affected areas to evaluate crop losses.