On May 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly urged citizens to put “nation first over personal comfort” while addressing a rally in Hyderabad. As India grapples with the economic impact of conflict in West Asia and rising global fuel prices, the calls have drawn a strong response on social media.
Modi has sought collective public participation, from urging the public to exercise restraint, conserve resources, revive a work-from-home culture and postpone unnecessary travel abroad to asking for a resumption of habits seen during the Covid-19 pandemic. Modi warned of a continuing crisis and highlighted a series of measures aimed at reducing India’s dependence on imported fuel and protecting the economy from global disruptions. He stressed the need to focus on Make in India for a stronger nation and highlighted the importance of a more self-reliant nation in uncertain times.
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1. Revive telecommuting: You are calling on offices and businesses to reintroduce telecommuting where possible to reduce fuel demand and therefore consumption.
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PM Modi has called for a return to work-from-home practices to reduce fuel demand and consumption as suggested during the Covid-19 pandemic to help preserve foreign exchange reserves amid rising global fuel prices.
PM Modi has appealed to reduce petrol and diesel consumption, prioritize public transport or carpooling, postpone non-essential travel abroad and switch to electric vehicles and freight rail transport.
PM Modi has appealed for restraint in the use of petrol and diesel due to fluctuating oil prices and the ongoing crisis in West Asia to conserve foreign exchange reserves.
The crisis in West Asia has led to a rise in global fuel prices, which has an impact on the Indian economy. Prime Minister Modi’s calls are aimed at preserving foreign exchange reserves and protecting the economy from these global disruptions.
Encouraging the introduction of electric vehicles and moving parcel and freight transport to rail networks can help reduce dependence on imported fuel and preserve foreign exchange reserves.
2. Use petrol and diesel ‘sparingly’: Amid fluctuating oil prices, Modi appealed to citizens to curb unnecessary consumption of petrol, diesel and gas.
3. Prefer traveling by public transport and metro over private vehicles: According to Modi, India’s huge foreign exchange reserves can be saved if individuals reduce fuel consumption.
4. Embrace ridesharing: Modi asked citizens to embrace ridesharing as he highlighted the role of shared travel for national economic stability during the global crisis.
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5. Delaying non-essential foreign travel: Modi emphasized the need to preserve valuable foreign exchange reserves and urged the public to postpone foreign vacations and foreign travel for at least a year unless necessary.
6. Avoid unnecessary purchases of gold: He appealed to families to avoid buying gold for non-essential purposes, including lavish wedding-related purchases.
7. Shift to electric cars and rail: While he supported the need for greater adoption of electric vehicles, he asked businesses to shift from road transport to rail networks for parcel and freight transport.
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Reaction on social networks
The user wrote: “Reverse capital gains tax and see the dollars flowing in. Troubled times call for smart action.. (sic).”
Another user commented, “Citizens are being asked to make sacrifices but where is the government’s responsibility? With inflation, EMIs, fuel prices and job insecurity, should nation building mean that only the common people keep adapting?” (sic).
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A third comment read: “Sir FII selling is largely due to government policies. Last year FII selling outstripped gold imports and same story again this year. One of the key reasons for INR depreciation.”
A fourth user said: “Every challenge asks the citizens to be more serious, because seriousness is easier to control. Notice how inner chaos is renamed duty. Then the podium starts speaking from your own chest.”
A fifth user asked, “@narendramodi sure you asked people not to buy gold jewelery for 1 year but what about the 4 million+ people who are employed in the gold jewelery sector?”
A sixth user said: “At what point will these emotionally charged appeals be exposed for what they are? Utter incompetence! I agree with some points but it always has to be a choice, not an obligation. Didn’t you assure us we wouldn’t face any problems? Cut to results, the tone has shifted!!”
A seventh user wrote: “It seems the bubble is about to burst, the harsh reality that was hidden so many weeks ago is about to wreak havoc.”
An eighth user replied: “This is not some emotional appeal. It’s a calculated move. Get high. It’s a harbinger of a spike in diesel and petrol prices. Wait a day or two…”
