Iran war: PM Modi urges Indians to work from home, limit foreign travel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to embrace working from home, limit foreign travel, and reduce fuel consumption due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. His appeal, made at a public event in Hyderabad, aims to conserve foreign exchange as India heavily relies on imports for oil. The measures are reminiscent of those implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic, with Modi suggesting public transport usage and carpooling to reduce fuel use. Analysts suggest these actions may be part of a government directive to curb energy consumption and potentially raise petroleum prices. Opposition leaders criticized Modi's remarks as an attempt to shift responsibility onto citizens rather than address the underlying issues.
20 MAY 2026
— 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.
23 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
Congress leaders sharply criticized the government's handling of rising fuel prices, accusing it of consumer exploitation and lack of transparency.
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