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After PM Modi's Appeal, Delhi Chief Minister Curbs Official Vehicles
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced limits on the use of official vehicles for ministers, MLAs and other public representatives, aligning with Prime Minister Modi's call for austerity amid rising global fuel prices. She said the number of official vehicles would be minimized, with emphasis on carpooling and public transport, and she urged residents to use Metro, buses, and other public transport as well.
Why It Matters
The move signals a broader effort to reduce government and public expenditure on fuel in the face of energy uncertainty and conflict-related price pressures, and it encourages the public to shift toward public transport.
Timeline
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announces limits on official vehicles
May 12, 2026
Rekha Gupta posted on X that she would limit the number of vehicles used for official purposes for ministers, MLAs and other public representatives. She said the limits would apply to herself, her Cabinet colleagues, BJP MLAs, officers and Delhi government departments, with an emphasis on prioritising carpooling and public transport based on necessity. She also urged Delhi residents to adopt carpooling and to use buses and Metro instead of private vehicles.
Prime Minister Modi's call for austerity measures amid rising fuel prices
May 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for measures such as promoting work from home, limiting purchases of gold, reducing foreign travel and cutting down on the consumption of petroleum products and kitchen essentials amid spiralling global fuel prices due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict.