New Delhi, May 9 -- Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Friday emphasised that there's no shortage of essential commodities in the country.

"I want to assure everyone that we currently have stocks many times higher than the normal requirement--whether it is rice, wheat, or pulses such as chana, tur, masoor, or moong. There is absolutely no shortage, and citizens are advised not to panic or rush to the markets to purchase food grains," Joshi said.

Union Minister Joshi has firmly cautioned not to fall prey to misleading reports.

In a post on X, Joshi said, "Don't believe in propaganda messages regarding food stocks in the country. We have ample food stocks, far exc...