The government has dismissed widespread rumours about an imminent lockdown in India. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri clarified that there is no such proposal under consideration and urged citizens to remain calm amid global uncertainty.
Govt Dismisses Lockdown Rumours
New Delhi: The government has completely dismissed rumors of a nationwide lockdown. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri clarified that the government has no such plans and that people should not pay attention to any misinformation. He stated that spreading rumors amid the current global crisis is "irresponsible and harmful."
In a post on the social media platform X, the minister stated that the government is continuously monitoring the energy, supply chain, and essential commodities situation. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, all necessary steps are being taken in a timely manner to ensure uninterrupted supply of fuel and other essential goods in the country.
The global situation remains in flux, and we are closely monitoring developments across energy, supply chains, and essential commodities on a real-time basis.
Under the leadership of Hon’ble PM @narendramodi Ji, all necessary steps are being taken to ensure uninterrupted…
— Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) March 27, 2026
Recently, claims were circulating on social media that India might be facing another lockdown. This rumor intensified after the Prime Minister's speech in Parliament, in which he referred to the crisis in West Asia and urged the country to remain vigilant and prepared. However, the Prime Minister made no mention of a lockdown in his address.
This confusion among people was also fueled by memories of the nationwide lockdown imposed in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. This discussion intensified around the anniversary of that lockdown on March 24th, leading to the spread of misinformation on social media.
In his speech, the Prime Minister only stated that India faced a global crisis like the pandemic strongly and that the country should remain united and prepared in such situations. However, some posts misinterpreted this statement as being linked to the lockdown, leading to confusion.
The government clarified that there is no fuel supply crisis in the country. Meanwhile, excise duty on petrol and diesel has been reduced by ₹10 per liter. Additionally, arrangements have been made to secure domestic supply by imposing export duty on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF). The government has assured that the country is fully prepared for any emergency.
