Amid speculation regarding lockdown rumours in India due to the West Asia crisis, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri dismissed the claims, stating that there is “no proposal under consideration by the Government of India”.
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Mr. Puri said the attempts to spread rumours and create panic in such a situation were “irresponsible and harmful”.
Taking it to X, Mr. Puri wrote, “The global situation remains in flux, and we are closely monitoring developments across energy, supply chains, and essential commodities on a real-time basis. India has consistently demonstrated resilience in the face of global uncertainties, and we will continue to act in a timely, proactive, and coordinated manner.”
The Minister also said all necessary steps are being taken to ensure the uninterrupted availability of fuel, energy and other critical supplies. “We are fully prepared to handle emerging challenges,” he said.
