No Lockdown Coming, Rumours False: Hardeep Singh Puri

March 27, 2026

New Delhi, March 27: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has clarified that rumors about a new lockdown in India are completely false. He confirmed that no such proposal is under consideration, urging citizens not to believe or spread misinformation.

Government urges calm

In a statement, the minister emphasized that the government continues to monitor COVID-19 and other public health situations but has not proposed any lockdown at the national or state level. Officials urged the public to rely only on official sources for updates to prevent panic and confusion.

Public advisory

Key points from the statement include:

• No plans for restrictions or lockdowns are underway
• False messages on social media are misleading
• Citizens are requested to continue normal activities while following standard safety measures

Social media misinformation addressed

Authorities noted that viral messages and posts claiming an impending lockdown were baseless. The government and health ministry have repeatedly asked people not to panic or act on unverified news.

Situation under control

While monitoring public health, the administration assures citizens that daily life and business activities remain unaffected. Officials continue to track health metrics but there is currently no need for any restriction or lockdown.