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Jammu and Kashmir cuts convoy by half as LG Sinha follows Modi’s fuel saving push

India
Published on 13 May 2026
Jammu and Kashmir cuts convoy by half as LG Sinha follows Modi’s fuel saving push

Modi’s convoy plea sparks a rare split between top officials

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has reduced his official convoy size by 50%, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to cut official cavalcades and save fuel. Police sources say Nalin Prabhat and IG Security Sujit Kumar have also scaled down their convoys recently, while Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reportedly continues with the same security setup in the Kashmir Valley.

  • LG Manoj Sinha cuts official convoy size by 50 percent
  • DGP Nalin Prabhat and IG Security Sujit Kumar also reduce convoys
  • Move aligns with Modi’s appeal to reduce cavalcades and conserve fuel
  • CM Omar Abdullah reportedly retains the same convoy size
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