BRIC Team reports: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has substantially downsized the strength of his convoy, days after making an appeal to the people for the rational use of fuel-powered vehicles amid the West Asia crisis, a move subsequently followed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Ministers in several States.Mr. Modi’s fleet size has been reduced while ensuring that all essential components of his security arrangements remain in accordance with the Special Protection Group (SPG) protocols. After his appeal during a recent speech in Hyderabad, the decision was reportedly implemented during his visits to Gujarat and Assam.
The PM has also asked for already available electric vehicles to be part of his convoy. PM Modi urges citizens to cut fuel use, avoid foreign travelFollowing Mr. Modi’s appeal, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed a 50% reduction in the escort vehicles for himself and his State Cabinet colleagues.
Background
He has also requested people to reduce fuel consumption and avoid unnecessary purchase of gold, as suggested by Mr. BJP-led governments in Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Bihar have also taken similar decisions. Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi has cancelled his planned visit to the U.S.
Key facts
- Modi’s fleet size has been reduced while ensuring that all essential components of his security arrangements remain in accordance with the Special Protection Group (SPG) protocols.
- After his appeal during a recent speech in Hyderabad, the decision was reportedly implemented during his visits to Gujarat and Assam.
- The PM has also asked for already available electric vehicles to be part of his convoy.
What this means
PM repeats call for saving fuel, cutting gold buy; bats for work from homeOn Tuesday (May 12, 2026), the BJP said Mr. Modi’s appeal to avoid unnecessary gold purchase and foreign travel was voluntary, precautionary, and aimed at protecting India’s economy. At a press briefing, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said there was no shortage of any essential commodity in the country, and that the government had taken effective measures to safeguard oil, gas, and foreign exchange reserves.India, now among the world’s fastest-growing economies under the leadership of Mr.
Modi, was confronting every challenge with strength and confidence, the BJP spokesperson said. Despite 70 days of the war in West Asia, there had been no shortage of oil in the country and fuel prices had not increased. The government had also taken several concrete steps resulting in a nearly 30% hike in domestic oil and gas production, Mr.
