Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to save fuel and avoid unnecessary spending has triggered a wave of austerity measures across several Indian states, with governments cutting official vehicle use, shrinking VIP convoys, promoting work-from-home, and pushing officials and citizens towards public transport. States including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh announced a mix of restrictions and advisories after Modi urged people to conserve resources amid global uncertainty linked to rising fuel prices and international tensions.
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