Like Covid time, we will overcome this too: PM Modi on LPG crisis
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The prime minister also cautioned against attempts to spread panic about LPG availability and warned that strict action would be taken against black-marketing and hoarding. He also urged state governments to strengthen monitoring mechanisms to prevent unscrupulous elements from exploiting the situation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that India would overcome the current LPG concerns arising from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, just as the country did during the Covid pandemic.
Addressing the NXT Summit, Modi said the government was working on multiple fronts to manage the situation and ensure that global disruptions do not burden Indian citizens.
“I have full confidence in 140 crore Indians that just like Covid time, we'll overcome this crisis too,” he said, adding. “Our resolve is clear - citizens should not face any problems due to wars in different parts of the world.”
The prime minister also cautioned against attempts to spread panic about LPG availability and warned that strict action would be taken against black-marketing and hoarding.
He urged state governments to strengthen monitoring mechanisms to prevent unscrupulous elements from exploiting the situation.
“I request the state governments to enhance monitoring to stop black-marketers and hoarders in such times,” Modi said.
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