Are photos of long queues for LPG in Mumbai, Delhi AI-generated: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre questioning its claims that the LPG supply situation is under control and asking whether widely circulated images of long queues in cities like Mumbai and Delhi were ldquoAIgeneratedrdquo reported news agency IANSRaut questions governmentrsquos claims on LPG availabilityAddressing reporters Raut criticised the government for what he described as a disconnect from ground realities alleging that a shortage of LPG cylinders is severely affecting daily life across several regionsldquoAre the photos of long queues in Mumbai and Delhi AIgeneratedrdquo he asked taking a swipe at official claims that there is no crisis reported IANSHe compared the situation to a failed system where assurances are being given despite visible distress suggesting that the reality on the ground contradicts government statementsClaims of widespread impact on businesses and daily lifeRaut highlighted the impact of the alleged shortage on small businesses and public services claiming that nearly 50 per cent of vada pav stalls in Mumbai have shut down due to lack of LPG supply reported IANSHe further stated that school and college canteens are struggling to function while around 40 per cent of restaurants in the city are facing operational challenges reported IANSAccording to him the shortage is directly affecting the common man and disrupting routine economic activityReligious institutions also affected says RautThe Rajya Sabha MP also claimed that the impact has extended to religious institutions He alleged that a longrunning free meal service at the Annapurna Temple in Varanasi has been halted due to the shortageSimilarly he said that prasad distribution in Shirdi has been reduced urging the government to prioritise LPG supply to essential institutions such as temples schools and ashramsPolitical attack on ruling allianceRaut also used the opportunity to target Maharashtrarsquos ruling alliance making sarcastic remarks about recent political developments and leadership dynamics reported IANSReferring to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shindersquos visit to Delhi he alleged that factions within the statersquos political landscape were influenced by central leadership adding that such meetings were therefore unsurprisingRaises concerns over regional development and governanceThe Shiv Sena UBT leader further accused the state government of unfair distribution of development funds stressing that regions like Marathwada and Vidarbha require urgent attention reported IANSHe said that developmental backlog in these regions should be addressed irrespective of political affiliations of local representativesRaut also raised concerns about the functioning of legislative institutions stating that presiding officers must remain neutral and uphold democratic principles without political biasComments on broader issues and international developmentsWhen asked about recent remarks made by NCP SP MLA Jitendra Awhad Raut declined to comment saying the public had already respondedHe also briefly touched upon international developments alleging that recent actions by the United States regarding the Chabahar Port project were unfavourable to IndiaRaut concluded by reiterating his criticism of the government accusing it of failing to acknowledge pressing issues affecting citizens and calling for greater accountability and transparencyWith inputs from IANS