Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri today clarified that the rumours of a lockdown in India are completely false and there is no such proposal under consideration by the Government. In a social media post, Mr Puri noted that as the global situation remains in flux, the government is closely monitoring developments across energy, supply chains, and essential commodities on a real-time basis. He assured that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure the uninterrupted availability of fuel, energy, and other critical supplies for the citizens, asserting that India is prepared to handle emerging challenges. He further added that the country has consistently demonstrated resilience in the face of global uncertainties and will continue to act in a timely, proactive, and coordinated manner. He urged everyone to remain calm, responsible, and united.