Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:30am on 27 Mar 2026,Friday India
The Government of India has firmly denied rumours suggesting a nationwide lockdown, calling them “completely false” and baseless. Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri clarified that no such proposal is under consideration and urged citizens not to panic or spread misinformation. The clarification comes amid rising concerns linked to global tensions and fuel supply fears. Authorities emphasized that India has adequate fuel reserves and supply chains remain stable. The government reassured that all necessary measures are in place to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential commodities, urging people to remain calm and rely only on official information. (PC: PTI)
