After the news got viral about the shortage of salt in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, Delhi government said that the news is not at all true. One of Central government spokesperson said "There is no shortage of salt. State governments have all powers to ensure its availability at reasonable prices,"

The government clarified this after the rumors came up that salt prize has gone up to Rs 250 per kg in Delhi and Rs 400 per kg in UP.

Department of Food and Consumer Affairs released a statement that "The department monitors the prices of 22 essential commodities on daily basis. As per the prices reported by centers from across the country, there has been no increase in price of salt whatsoever,”.

On Twitter Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tweeted "Some people are spreading rumors that there is a shortage of sugar and salt? This is completely false. Anyone hoarding salt won't be spared,"

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