Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri dismissed rumors of a nationwide lockdown, emphasizing that no such proposal is currently being considered by the government. Addressing concerns, Puri assured that steps are being taken to maintain the availability of essential supplies without interruptions.
Puri, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighted India’s resilience in facing global uncertainties and pledged to act proactively to address emerging challenges. He reiterated that rumors of a lockdown in India are baseless and urged the public to remain calm and united during these times.
Amid global energy shortages, speculations about a potential lockdown in India have surfaced, particularly regarding the supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The government has firmly denied any plans for a nationwide lockdown, clarifying that recent statements by the Prime Minister were misconstrued.
The recent confusion stemmed from references to “preparedness” in the context of international tensions, which were mistakenly linked to the possibility of domestic restrictions. The government stressed that the need for “COVID-like preparedness” was solely for administrative readiness and not indicative of impending lockdown measures.
