Mamata plans protest against LPG, CNG crisis on March 16

Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal Chief Minister, will lead a protest rally in Kolkata against the escalating LPG and CNG crisis. The rally is scheduled for Monday (March 16, 2026) and aims to address public concerns about skyrocketing gas prices and the government's handling of the situation. State Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya criticized the Central government's lack of preparedness for the crisis, while Trinamool MLA Tanmay Ghosh blamed the government's foreign policy decisions for the ongoing issues. The crisis has led to long queues at gas distribution offices and increased prices for domestic cooking gas.