After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for reduced fuel use and limited foreign travel due to the US-Iran conflict’s impact on the global energy crisis, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed concern. Gandhi highlighted that the public is now being instructed on what to purchase, where to travel, and how to manage daily activities. He emphasized that such directives reflect governmental failure rather than guidance.
Gandhi, in a social media post, criticized Modi’s recent appeals, including suggestions to avoid buying gold, traveling abroad, and using petrol excessively. He pointed out that the country’s current situation necessitating such advice indicates a lack of effective governance and accountability.
PM Modi’s plea to citizens to curb non-essential expenses like gold purchases and foreign trips aims to bolster India’s economic stability amidst global uncertainties. The call for economic patriotism includes measures to conserve foreign exchange reserves, such as deferring luxury purchases and promoting domestic products.
The Prime Minister, addressing a BJP rally in Hyderabad, stressed the importance of collective efforts to navigate the challenges posed by the West Asia conflict, escalating energy costs, and disruptions in supply chains. Modi urged the public to embrace practices like reduced fuel consumption, increased use of public transport, and support for indigenous goods to enhance economic resilience.
