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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi thanks citizens for supporting calls to curb gold purchases, adopt fuel-saving habits amid West Asia crisis

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked citizens of the country for responding positively to his earlier appeals made amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia, saying people have not just supported his requests but are actively acting on them.

Speaking to the nation during the 135th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said, "In view of the prevalent war-like situation in West Asia, I had urged countrymen on a few points. I had asked people to avoid buying gold for some time, as far as possible. I am grateful to every citizen of the country; not only have they supported my appeal, they are also actively cooperating in every way."

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