South Central LPG Crisis Fears & Why Opposition Wants Impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar | South Central 66
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Mar 13, 2026 Sravasti Dasgupta, senior political correspondent at The Wire, offers sharp takes on parliamentary maneuvers and impeachment moves. Aruna Chandrasekhar, climate and energy researcher, explains global supply shocks and geopolitics. Shreya Jai, energy journalist, breaks down India’s LPG import vulnerability and policy options. They discuss LPG shortages, panic buying, industry shifts, and the politics around moving to impeach an election commissioner.
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Viral Star Married In Kerala While Seeking Protection
- Mona Lisa Bosle, an 18-year-old viral star, sought police protection in Kerala and married her partner amid family threats.
- Hosts highlighted Kerala as a refuge for interfaith couples but cautioned against celebrating without noting her young age.
Global Supply Shock From Hormuz Attacks
- Global oil and gas disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz attacks risk a large-scale energy shock that already removed about a quarter billion barrels of supply.
- Aruna Chandrasekhar notes shipping paralysis and damaged facilities pushed Brent to ~$100 a barrel and triggered emergency measures worldwide.
India's Gas Storage Gap Exposes Vulnerability
- India lacks strategic LPG and natural gas reserves and sufficient terminals, leaving it highly vulnerable to sudden supply disruptions.
- Shreya Jai explains India has two gas terminals, little storage, and over-relied on promised domestic gas like KG-D6 that never materialised.
