Minister Joshi Debunks Hoarding Rumors Amid Indo-Pak Tensions

Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi assures the public that there is ample supply of essential goods, dismissing rumors of scarcity. Despite increased tensions with Pakistan leading to state alerts and military actions, Joshi emphasizes there's no need to hoard as India maintains sufficient stockpiles.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 08-05-2025 22:13 IST | Created: 08-05-2025 22:13 IST
Minister Joshi Debunks Hoarding Rumors Amid Indo-Pak Tensions
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Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi has advised the public to disregard baseless rumors regarding shortages of essential goods, affirming that the country possesses adequate supplies of necessary items.

On social media platform X, Joshi refuted claims of deficiency in any region, reassuring citizens to avoid panic-buying. He emphasized that the current stock exceeds national requirements.

The minister's assurance comes as tensions rise between India and Pakistan, leading to school closures and military actions. Despite these tensions, Joshi stressed that there is no justification for hoarding as defense systems successfully countered Pakistani threats.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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