Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to strengthen the economy by cutting back on imports and choosing local products. He also appealed for lower fuel consumption and more mindful spending abroad as global uncertainty grows amid the West Asia crisis. The message frames these everyday decisions as collective action to build resilience and economic stability.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair a meeting of an informal group of ministers to review the West Asia situation at 10:30 am. Prime Minister Narendra Modi simultaneously called for collective economic resilience, urging citizens to cut fuel use, prefer public transport, support local products, boost domestic tourism, and spend foreign exchange mindfully.
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