New Delhi, March 27 -- Rumours of a lockdown in India are completely false, Union Minister Hardeep Puri said on Friday

"Let me state this clearly, there is no such proposal under consideration by the Government of India," the minister said amid uncertainties due to the West Asia War.

"In such times, it is important that we remain calm, responsible, and united. Attempts to spread rumours and create panic in such a situation are irresponsible and harmful," Puri said.

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