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Bihar CM walks to secretariat after Modi urges smarter spending amid West Asia crisis
Politics
Published on 15 May 2026
He cut his motorcade size before walking
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary walked from his official residence to the cabinet secretariat in Patna with senior officials, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to curb fuel use and spend more judiciously amid the West Asia crisis. Choudhary previously ordered a reduction in his cavalcade, which cabinet colleagues also followed. His government is set to push work-from-home, hold meetings via video-conferencing, and observe a weekly no-vehicle day. It also directed lower palm-oil usage in government canteens.
- Choudhary traveled on foot from Lok Sewak Awas to cabinet secretariat
- Move comes after Modi’s May appeal over West Asia-related pressures
- Motorcade size was reduced, with others asked to follow
- Work-from-home is being promoted to cut travel
- Weekly no-vehicle day and more video conferences are planned
- Palm oil use in government canteens has been targeted to reduce costs
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