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PM Modi Leads from Front, Slashes Convoy Size for Domestic Visits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly reduced the size of his convoy during recent domestic visits to Gujarat and Assam, according to sources. All critical security components mandated under SPG protocols remain in place. Modi has also directed the inclusion of electric vehicles in his convoy without new purchases. He urged citizens to adopt responsible behavior, including reducing fuel and edible oil consumption, as acts of patriotism.

Key Points: PM Modi Cuts Convoy Size for Domestic Visits: Sources

  • PM Modi reduces convoy size for domestic visits
  • All essential SPG security protocols remain intact
  • EVs to be included in convoy without new purchases
  • PM urges reduced fuel and edible oil consumption for economic resilience
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PM Modi leads from the front, reduces convoy size significantly: Sources

PM Narendra Modi reduces convoy size during recent visits to Gujarat and Assam, retaining security. He also promotes EVs and responsible patriotism.

"Patriotism is not only about the willingness to sacrifice one's life on the border. In these times, it is about living responsibly and fulfilling our duties to the nation in our daily lives. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, May 13

In an example of leading from the front, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly reduced the size of his convoy during recent domestic visits while retaining all essential security arrangements mandated under the Special Protection Group protocols, sources said.

According to sources, the reduction in the number of vehicles in the Prime Minister's convoy was implemented during his recent visits to Gujarat and Assam, immediately after his speech in Hyderabad.

Sources further said that while the convoy size was reduced, all critical security components continued to remain in place in accordance with SPG guidelines to ensure the Prime Minister's safety.

In another significant step, PM Modi has also directed officials to include Electric Vehicles (EVs) in his convoy wherever feasible, without making any new purchases, sources added.

The move comes in line with the Prime Minister's "seven appeals" to citizens to contribute towards economic resilience by reducing dependence on imported fuel and adopting environmentally sustainable alternatives.

Addressing a gathering in Secunderabad on Sunday, PM Modi stressed that patriotism in present times extends beyond defending the nation at the borders and includes responsible behaviour in everyday life.

"Patriotism is not only about the willingness to sacrifice one's life on the border. In these times, it is about living responsibly and fulfilling our duties to the nation in our daily lives," the Prime Minister had said.

Highlighting the impact of global disruptions and rising costs, the Prime Minister urged people to reduce petrol and diesel consumption by increasingly relying on public transport, car-pooling and electric vehicles.

To reduce dependence on imports, PM Modi also called upon citizens to cut down edible oil consumption and appealed to farmers to reduce the use of chemical fertilisers and move towards natural farming.

"The same is true for edible oil. We have to spend foreign currency on its import. If every household reduces the use of edible oil, it is a huge contribution to patriotism," PM Modi said.

He further noted that India spends large amounts of foreign currency on importing chemical fertilisers and emphasised the need to protect both the economy and the environment through natural farming practices.

- ANI

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Sneha F
Appreciate the intent, but reducing edible oil consumption? That's a bit impractical for a country where every festival involves deep frying! 😅 Maybe we need more awareness campaigns rather than appeals. Still, good to see someone thinking long-term.
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Ravi K
This is the kind of leadership we need! No VIP culture, no extra frills. But I do wonder—if he's reducing his convoy, what about other VVIPs and ministers? Should be a trickle-down effect. Also, natural farming is great for small farmers, but they need subsidies to transition.
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Naveen S
Sir's message about patriotism in daily life really hit home. We're always looking for grand gestures, but reducing fuel consumption or cutting edible oil waste is something every household can do. Even small steps count when 1.4 billion people take them! 🙏
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James A
Interesting approach. In the US, leaders usually talk about policy changes, not personal habits. But you have to admire the symbolism. Whether it actually reduces emissions meaningfully remains to be seen, especially when the convoy still runs on fossil fuels for security vehicles.
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Kavya N
Love the EV initiative! But let's be real—India's charging infrastructure is abysmal. If we want people to switch, we need more charging stations in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Still, setting an example from the top is a great start. Hopefully, states will follow suit.

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