Modi's Sacrifice Call Criticized by Rahul Gandhi

18 UPDATES · 14 DAYS · 10 MAY 2026 — 23 MAY 2026

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Latest · 23 May 2026

Congress leaders sharply criticized the government's handling of rising fuel prices, accusing it of consumer exploitation and lack of transparency.

What this timeline covers

This event covers Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for citizens to reduce fuel use and avoid foreign travel, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific initiative. It excludes other actions or statements by Prime Minister Modi, political parties, or organizations unless they are direct developments or responses to this particular initiative.

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10May

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

PM Modi urges citizens to cut fuel use, avoid foreign travel

The Dawn

Prime Minister Modi called on Indians to reduce petrol and diesel consumption due to global supply disruptions caused by the Middle East war.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Modi's call for sacrifices during the West Asia conflict, arguing it shifts responsibility onto the public and highlights the government's inability to address the crisis.

11May

BBC

Prime Minister Modi urged Indians to adopt work-from-home practices, limit travel, and reduce fuel consumption to conserve foreign exchange.

Al Jazeera

Prime Minister Modi implemented a series of economic measures to conserve foreign exchange reserves amid the global energy crisis triggered by the war on Iran.

The Hindu

Akhilesh Yadav accuses Prime Minister Modi's austerity drive of being an admission of failure on economic and foreign policy fronts.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi issued a seven-point call to action for citizens to address the West Asia crisis, prompting criticism for timing and content.

12May

Economic Times

The Indian stock market experienced a downturn in sectors like jewelry and real estate following Prime Minister Modi's call for remote work to reduce fuel consumption.

The Hindu

The BJP refuted accusations of panic-mongering by opposition parties regarding Prime Minister Modi's voluntary gold purchase and travel restrictions.

13May

The Hindu

State leaders across India have implemented a range of fuel-saving measures in response to the West Asia crisis.

Economic Times

The rupee reached its new all-time low of 95.7450 per dollar due to rising energy prices and outflows, prompting the RBI to consider intervention.

The Dawn

Prime Minister Modi reduced the size of his motorcade to save fuel in response to rising energy prices.

15May

BBC

Prime Minister Modi urged Indians to voluntarily reduce consumption of gold, travel, fuel, and other goods due to increased energy prices caused by the war in Iran.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi refuted reports of a government tax on foreign travel, emphasizing his commitment to ease of doing and living for citizens.

19May

The Hindu

Ashok Gehlot accuses both central and state governments of misleading the public about rising inflation and fuel shortages, despite warnings from Rahul Gandhi.

20May

The Hindu

Congress leaders criticized the Modi government's economic policies, citing rising inflation, unemployment, and foreign exchange reserves decline as evidence of mismanagement.

The Hindu

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar challenged BJP leaders to adopt daily public transportation use, questioning their sincerity.

23May

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Congress leaders sharply criticized the government's handling of rising fuel prices, accusing it of consumer exploitation and lack of transparency.

Story concluded