Amid the ongoing Parliament Budget Session 2026, BJP and Shiv Sena leaders on Friday urged citizens to remain calm over concerns about energy supplies. The leaders further emphasised that these are speculative behaviours, not actual shortages, that are fuelling public anxiety. 

Speaking to the media on Friday, BJP MP Shashank Mani said, "Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has given a very responsible statement. This is a global issue affecting everyone worldwide. We have kept ourselves somewhat ahead because our stockpiles are adequate.