Modi walks the talk! PM halves convoy size after austerity call
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered a 50 percent reduction in the number of vehicles in his convoy to conserve fuel following his call for austerity amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, media reports said.
The Prime Minister has also asked the Special Protection Group (SPG), the agency responsible for his security, to increasingly use electric vehicles (EVs), though without purchasing new cars for the purpose.
Similar measures have reportedly been adopted by several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief ministers, who have directed a reduction in the number of vehicles in their respective convoys.
The list of CMs include Delhi's Rekha Gupta, Madhya Pradesh's Mohan Yadav, Rajasthan's Bhajan Lal Sharma.
Modi calls for austerity amid West Asia tensions
Addressing a rally in Hyderabad last Sunday, Modi urged citizens to adopt austerity measures in view of the worsening conflict in West Asia, warning that the global crisis could severely impact India’s economy through rising fuel prices and pressure on foreign exchange reserves.
The Prime Minister appealed to people to avoid unnecessary foreign travel for a year and refrain from purchasing gold during festivals and weddings.
‘Economic patriotism’ call
Stressing the need for “economic patriotism”, Modi said every Indian must contribute towards protecting the country’s financial stability during uncertain global conditions.
He also urged citizens to reduce petrol and diesel consumption, revive work-from-home practices wherever possible, and rely more on public transport.
Modi cautioned that disruptions in global crude oil supply chains due to the ongoing conflict could sharply increase India’s import bill, given the country’s heavy dependence on imported fuel and gold.
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