← Latest news 
Fadnavis and Shivraj back Modi austerity while slamming Rahul Gandhi response
Politics
Published on 11 May 2026
Their message targets Rahul Gandhi over inflation and oil spikes
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s austerity push, arguing it is needed amid global economic strain. They criticised Rahul Gandhi’s reaction to the move, stressing responsible governance as India faces inflation pressures and rising oil prices.
- Fadnavis and Shivraj Singh Chouhan support Modi’s austerity initiative
- They link the appeal to rising global economic uncertainty
- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is criticised for his response
- Inflation and escalating oil prices are cited as key concerns
Read the full story at The Economic Times
This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on 
The Economic Times