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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has raised concerns about the closure of Atal Canteens in Delhi, attributed to a shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). At least four canteens, located in Pratap Camp, Kalkaji, Anna Nagar near ITO, and R K Puram, have ceased operations, disrupting access to Rs 5 meals for low-income residents.

AAP claims this situation reveals significant failures in supply management under the BJP-led Centre, with economically vulnerable groups most adversely affected. In response to the LPG shortage, the Centre has urged consumers to use fuel judiciously and is exploring the expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure to mitigate future shortages.