Congress MP Imran Masood criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal for citizens to conserve fuel and adopt austerity measures. Masood alleged that while the public is asked to make sacrifices, the ruling BJP continues to spend fuel on large events, placing the burden solely on the public. He highlighted the disparity between the government’s expenditures and the public’s sacrifices.
Masood questioned the practicality of the Prime Minister’s suggestion to avoid non-essential purchases like gold, emphasizing the impact on jewellers and traditional practices like weddings. He criticized the government for shifting responsibility to citizens and farmers by promoting natural farming and reducing dependence on chemical fertilizers without addressing existing shortages.
Targeting Modi’s call to conserve fuel and adopt responsible living practices, Masood urged the government to acknowledge its failures before imposing austerity measures on the public. He emphasized the need for accountability and practical solutions to address economic challenges during the ongoing global crisis.
Prime Minister Modi had appealed for fuel conservation and responsible living during a recent public meeting, citing the economic impact of global instability. He encouraged citizens to use public transport, carpool, and promote eco-friendly practices to reduce fuel consumption and save foreign exchange spent on petroleum products.
