Amidst the increasing military tension in West Asia and fuel crisis across the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured the country that India’s energy security is completely secure. Addressing the ‘NXT Summit 2026’ in Delhi, the Prime Minister said that the government is taking every step to ensure that the heat of international conflicts does not reach the kitchen of the common man. He stressed that the first objective of the government is to protect citizens from distress despite the ongoing turmoil around the world.
Referring to the current preparations compared to previous governments, the Prime Minister said that before 2014, India’s strategic petroleum reserve capacity was very low, but today India has created huge reserves, which will act as a shield to meet the country’s energy needs in any emergency. He said that the steps taken towards self-reliance in the energy sector have not only ensured security but have also resulted in considerable economic savings for the country.
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Strict warning to those spreading rumors on LPG
The Prime Minister took a tough stand on the apprehensions being spread regarding LPG supply in the country. Without taking names, he targeted the opposition and some mischievous elements and said that some people are deliberately creating an atmosphere of fear.
The PM clearly said, ‘Some people are trying to spread panic regarding LPG. By doing this they are not only exposing themselves but also harming the interests of the country. He directed the administration to take strict legal action against those involved in black marketing under the guise of crisis.
PM Modi called the global crisis a ‘test of the nation’
PM Modi termed the current war situation as a test for the entire nation. He said that in the last few years the world has faced major shocks like the Corona epidemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict and now the tension in West Asia has brought a new crisis. According to the Prime Minister, ‘The crisis tests how united and patient we are as a country.’ He has appealed to the citizens not to pay attention to rumors and face challenging situations by remaining calm.
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At the summit, PM Modi told that India is now stronger than ever on the energy front. Due to the government’s far-reaching policies, India is not only dependent on imports for its strategic needs, but is also increasingly working on domestic storage and alternative energy sources. He said that despite the volatility of prices in the global market, India has the ability to provide relief to the citizens on the basis of its strong economy and reserves.
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