"No Lockdown Like Covid": FM Sitharaman Slams Rumours, Reassures Citizens Across India

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has firmly dismissed speculation around a possible lockdown, assuring citizens that no such measures are being considered. Addressing growing concerns, she said there will be no lockdown similar to the one imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Finance Minister also criticised certain political leaders for spreading what she termed “baseless” claims about fuel shortages and restrictions. Her remarks aim to calm public anxiety amid circulating rumours. The government, she emphasised, remains committed to maintaining normalcy and ensuring essential supplies without disruption.