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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Downsizes Convoy by Half After PM Modi's Fuel Appeal

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has reduced his official convoy by nearly half as a symbolic measure to conserve fuel. The decision follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for responsible fuel consumption amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. Majhi urged Odisha residents to minimize private vehicle use and opt for public transport to help conserve fuel. PM Modi also advised citizens to work from home, reduce foreign travel, and adopt Swadeshi products to cut import dependence.

Key Points: Odisha CM Cuts Convoy by Half After PM Modi's Fuel Plea

  • Odisha CM downsizes official convoy by nearly half
  • Decision follows PM Modi's fuel conservation appeal
  • CM urges public to use public transport and avoid unnecessary travel
  • Move comes amid fuel crisis linked to West Asia tensions
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Odisha CM downsizes convoy amid PM Modi's austerity push, urges public to use public transport

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi reduces official convoy by nearly half following PM Modi's fuel conservation appeal amid West Asia crisis, urges public to use public transport.

"Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi downsized his convoy by nearly half as a symbolic step to reduce fuel consumption following PM Narendra Modi's appeal. - Odisha CMO statement"

Bhubaneswar Ma, y 13

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has downsized his official convoy by nearly half as a symbolic measure to promote fuel conservation amid the ongoing fuel crisis linked to the West Asia crisis.

According to the Odisha CMO, the decision was taken following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to save fuel and adopt responsible consumption practices.

The Chief Minister also appealed to the people of Odisha to minimise the use of private vehicles and make greater use of public transport in view of the prevailing situation.

"Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi downsized his convoy by nearly half as a symbolic step to reduce fuel consumption following PM Narendra Modi's appeal amid the ongoing fuel crisis linked to the West Asia situation. The CM also urged people of Odisha to minimise the use of private vehicles and make greater use of public transport. He advised citizens to use vehicles only when necessary and avoid unnecessary travel to conserve fuel," the Odisha CMO said in a statement.

The move comes amid growing concerns over fuel supply and rising energy challenges due to tensions in West Asia. The Odisha government said the initiative aims to encourage responsible fuel usage and spread awareness among citizens regarding conservation measures.

Earlier, PM Modi, while addressing a gathering in Secunderabad on Sunday, urged citizens to prioritise work from home, cut fuel consumption, avoid foreign travel for a year, adopt Swadeshi products, reduce cooking oil use, shift to natural farming and curb gold purchases.

He stressed the need to reduce dependence on imports and said every household should cut down on edible oil consumption and move towards natural farming to help save foreign currency and protect the environment.

Highlighting the burden of fertiliser imports, the Prime Minister said India spends a significant amount of foreign exchange on importing chemical fertilisers and urged farmers to reduce their usage.

To combat the volatility of fuel prices, PM Modi urged a shift in how India moves. He urged citizens to reduce petrol and diesel consumption by using the metro and public transport wherever available, opting for car-pooling when private vehicles are necessary, preferring railway transport for the movement of goods, and increasing the use of electric vehicles wherever possible.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally some leadership by example! 🙌 But PM Modi's suggestions about reducing edible oil consumption and avoiding foreign travel feel a bit disconnected from ground realities. Many families rely on cooking oil for daily meals, and foreign travel is already unaffordable for most Indians. Let's focus on practical steps like carpooling and using public transport more.
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Vikram M
Every small step matters in a crisis. But why did the CM need PM's appeal to act? Leaders should be proactive, not reactive. Also, urging people to use public transport when our buses are overcrowded and unreliable is tone-deaf. First fix the system, then ask people to use it. Still, downsizing his convoy is a welcome start. đź‘Ź
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Ananya R
Odisha CM showing the way! But what about the rest of the ministers? Many still travel in massive convoys. Leadership by example should be followed by the entire cabinet. Also, we need more investment in electric buses and metro rail in tier-2 cities. The West Asia crisis is a wake-up call—we must reduce our dependence on imported oil. 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
Interesting to see political leaders actually following through on austerity measures. From a global perspective, India's fuel consumption per capita is still low compared to Western countries, but every bit helps. The carpooling suggestion is solid—in many Indian cities, empty SUVs with just one person inside are a common sight. Hope this movement spreads to other states too!
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David E
The West Asia crisis is a global problem, and India is right to take precautions. But PM Modi's suggestion to reduce cooking oil consumption feels odd—

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