Mangaluru: The election manifesto of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee released in Mangaluru today.

AICC president Rahul Gandhi released the manifesto at a convention held in TMA Pai Convention Hall this morning.

Speaking after releasing the manifesto, the Congress president said "the Congress' manifesto is not prepared by few people. Rather it is the voice of Karnataka people. This manifesto has been prepared after collecting the feelings and hopes of the people."

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, senior leaders MP Mallikarjun Kharge, KPCC president Dr. G. Parameshwar, Dr. M Veerappa Moily, KC Venugopal, DK Shivakumar, BK Hariprasad, Vishnunathan, Harishkumar and others were present on the dais.

After releasing the manifesto, Rahul Gandhi handed over the first copy to veteran leader Janardhan Poojary.

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Bengaluru (PTI): IndianOil on Thursday said it has significantly scaled up its Auto LPG supplies across Karnataka in response to a sharp surge in demand, particularly following the closure or partial shutdown of several private Auto LPG outlets in Bengaluru and other parts of the state.

The PSU major said it is currently meeting the fuel requirements of auto rickshaws and LPG-driven cars through its network of 55 Auto LPG Dispensing Stations (ALDS) spread across Karnataka, even as a substantial portion of demand has shifted to public sector outlets due to over 300 privately operated outlets being closed or only partially functional.

"Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) has significantly scaled up its Auto LPG supplies across Karnataka in response to a recent surge in demand," V Vetriselvakkumar, Chief General Manager (Corporate Communications) said in a release.

He added that the move comes particularly following the closure or partial shutdown of several private Auto LPG outlets in Bengaluru and other parts of the state.

Despite the increased operational burden, the company said it has taken concerted measures to ensure uninterrupted supply and efficient service delivery to LPG-powered vehicles during the current situation.

The average daily sales at IndianOil's ALDS in Karnataka have risen sharply to 59.53 metric tonne (MT), compared to the previous three-month average of 43.4 MT, reflecting a significant spike in consumer demand, the release said.

Reiterating its commitment, Vetriselvakkumar said IndianOil remains focused on ensuring seamless fuel accessibility while adhering to government directives and maintaining equitable distribution across all sectors.