Prime Minister Narendra Modi

TRICHY: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sought to calm concerns over LPG shortage in the country triggered by the West Asian conflict, stating that India would successfully navigate the situation. Speaking at an NDA rally in Trichy, Modi asked people not to panic or pay attention to rumours, and appealed them to believe only verified information. He said the conflict has affected energy supply chains the world over, but India would overcome the situation, guided by the principle of ‘India First’.“Our govt always puts the interests of Indians above everything. Even this time, our approach will be the same. During the Covid pandemic, 140 crore Indians showed the world how mature our nation is. As a nation we will navigate every situation successfully,” the PM said. He accused DMK of corruption and said NDA would oust the party in the upcoming TN assembly election.