Now, Sudha Murty backs PM Modi’s call to curb fuel use amid shock from West Asia: 'Important for nation’s resilience’
In a post on X, Murty welcomed the Prime Minister’s suggestions on conserving fuel and increasing the use of virtual meetings.“I welcome our Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji’s suggestion to citizens regarding the judicial use of fuel and the adoption of virtual meetings whenever possible. In light of the current supply chain disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis, such steps are important for our nation’s resilience,” she wrote.People also askAI powered insights from this story•5 QUESTIONSSudha Murty supports PM Modi's call to reduce fuel consumption due to supply chain disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis, emphasizing that such steps are crucial for the nation's resilience.PM Modi is urging citizens to minimize unnecessary expenditure involving foreign exchange, reduce fuel consumption by using public transport or carpooling, and prioritize virtual meetings over physical ones.The West Asia crisis disrupts global supply chains and increases international oil prices, leading to higher fuel costs and import expenses for India, which is heavily dependent on oil imports.Alternatives being promoted include using public transport, electric buses, carpooling, and prioritizing virtual meetings and work-from-home arrangements to reduce the reliance on petrol and diesel.PM Modi has also suggested postponing non-essential foreign travel and gold purchases, reducing edible oil consumption, and promoting locally made products to decrease dependence on imports and conserve foreign exchange.Her remarks came shortly after PM Modi, while addressing an event in Vadodara, urged citizens to minimise unnecessary expenditure involving foreign exchange and adopt measures that could reduce pressure on national resources.Sudha Murty’s Earlier Parliament Remarks ResurfaceMurty’s latest reaction has also brought renewed attention to her earlier remarks in Parliament on rising fuel prices and the global energy crisis.A video of the Rajya Sabha MP speaking in the House while Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri looked on had gone viral on social media last month.Addressing concerns over increasing fuel costs, Murty had argued that the issue was linked to global developments rather than domestic decisions.“Everybody talks about gas cylinder price rise, but we never started the war, we did not ask for a petrol price rise,” she had said.“India didn’t start the war, and fuel price rises are affecting the whole world, not just India,” she added.Murty had also appealed to people to look at the issue in a broader geopolitical context and urged public understanding.“We should be considerate about why the prices have gone up,” she said in the House.Acknowledging the challenges faced by the government amid the global energy crisis, she added, “I understand the difficulties of our Petroleum Minister.”Linked Global Crisis To Supply Chain DisruptionsDuring her speech in Parliament, Murty also referred to the impact of geopolitical tensions on fuel supply chains and infrastructure.“If the pipelines are damaged in Iran, we cannot repair it,” she said.“I request everyone to understand the situation,” she added.Her comments had triggered widespread debate online, with many social media users discussing the impact of international conflicts on India’s fuel prices and imports.PM Modi’s Appeal Amid West Asia CrisisSpeaking in Vadodara on Monday, PM Modi said India was facing challenges due to rising prices of imported goods and disruptions in global supply chains caused by the conflict in West Asia.“Today, too, there is a need for all of us to come together and fulfil our responsibility to reduce the burden on the country's resources,” the Prime Minister said.He urged citizens to reduce the use of petrol and diesel where
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