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Maharashtra CM rides motorcycle to Vidhan Bhavan to slash fuel use under austerity drive
India
Published on 14 May 2026
Officials are also reviewing vehicle use and canceling foreign tours
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived at Vidhan Bhavan on a motorcycle as part of new austerity steps to cut fuel consumption. The move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for fuel conservation. The state government is also reviewing official vehicle usage, with reports of canceled foreign tours, while minister Nitesh Rane walked to Mantralaya.
- Devendra Fadnavis rode a motorcycle to Vidhan Bhavan
- Austerity measures target reducing fuel consumption
- Officials are reviewing vehicle usage across government
- Foreign tours are being canceled as part of cost cuts
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