Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to use fuel judiciously and delay purchases has triggered a backlash from Congress, which alleges the government is effectively signalling austerity. Congress argues the message diverges from official claims and may be preparing the public for tougher economic decisions as global pressures mount. The party also criticized Modi’s energy security approach.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indians to adopt a “pandemic-era” austerity mindset amid fuel and supply chain disruptions linked to the West Asian conflict. He called for reduced consumption of petrol, diesel and non-essential gold, and for people to skip foreign holidays and destination weddings to conserve India’s foreign exchange reserves.
Your news, in seconds
Get the Beige app — every story in 60 words, updated hourly. Free on iOS & Android.
Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.
