Gajendra Singh pays homage to Bhairon Singh Shekhawat in Udaipur; urges citizens to follow PM's appeals
Udaipur, May 15
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday paid floral tributes to the late Bharatiya Janata Party leader, former Vice President of India and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on his death anniversary in Udaipur.
The program was organised at the site of Babosa's statue located on Rani Road. On this occasion, Union Minister Gajendra Singh spoke about the late Babosa.
The Union Minister also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent appeal made in the national interest and urged citizens to follow it responsibly.
Highlighting his own efforts towards fuel conservation, Shekhawat said he had significantly reduced the size of his convoy, making more than half the cut, in line with the appeal, stressing the importance of collective responsibility and resource conservation.
This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made seven appeals to citizens to contribute towards economic resilience by reducing dependence on imported fuel and adopting environmentally sustainable alternatives amid the West Asia conflict.
To combat the volatility of fuel prices, PM Modi urged a shift in how India moves. He requested citizens to reduce petrol and diesel consumption by using the metro and public transport wherever available, opting for carpooling when private vehicles are necessary, preferring railway transport for the movement of goods, and increasing the use of electric vehicles wherever possible.
As the world faces an energy crisis amid the West Asia conflict, which led to a blockade in the significant maritime trade route, the Strait of Hormuz, calls for fuel conservation have intensified.
The Brent oil prices have been at a record high in the wake of the US-Israel and Iran war, which began on February 28 this year. The Brent oil price has been hovering over USD 100 per barrel as the US and Iran are attempting to mediate for a long-term ceasefire in the region.
Following this, the Centre on Friday increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre across the country. Following the revision, petrol prices in New Delhi rose from Rs 94.77 to Rs 97.77 per litre, while diesel prices increased from Rs 87.67 to Rs 90.67 per litre.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I appreciate the PM's appeals but why did they increase petrol prices by ₹3 per litre right after? 😤 Feels contradictory — ask people to save fuel and then make it more expensive. Common man is stuck between rising prices and calls for sacrifice. At least Gajendra Singh ji leading by example by reducing his convoy. Need more leaders to walk the talk.
Bhairon Singh Shekhawat was a true leader who always thought about Rajasthan's development. Good to see his legacy being honored. On fuel, I think it's reasonable — if everyone uses metro and public transport, it'll help India save billions on oil imports. But the government also needs to improve last-mile connectivity in smaller cities like Udaipur.
West Asia conflict is really messing with global economy and we're feeling it here in India. PM's seven appeals make sense — reduce imported fuel, go electric, use public transport. But implementation is key. In Tier-2 cities, metro isn't even available! They should subsidize EV adoption more for common people. Good that Gajendra Singh ji is showing leadership on this.
I live in Bangalore and metro has been a lifesaver — saves both money and time. The PM's appeals are practical if we take them seriously. But the ₹3 price hike hurts when you're a daily commuter. Maybe they should have announced gradual increase instead. Still, it's good that even Union ministers are cutting down on convoy size. That sets a positive example. 🙏
From U.S. perspective, I find it interesting how
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