Ayodhya Hotels Revert to Coal, Electric Stoves Amid Gas Crisis

• Ayodhya hotel and restaurant operators are reverting to old cooking methods like coal furnaces and electric stoves due to a severe commercial gas cylinder shortage.
• The gas crisis, linked to international conflicts, has left traders in Ayodhya facing difficulties for three days, despite government assurances of cylinder availability.
• Devotees visiting Ayodhya are facing food and drink difficulties, prompting the Ayodhya Vyapar Mandal to arrange for alternative cooking solutions.
• Ram Rasoi, which had shut down due to gas issues, is now installing coal furnaces and electric stoves to continue free food services.
• Hoteliers Aman and Ranjeet confirm the unavailability of cylinders and their decision to adopt traditional methods to serve customers.