50% Cut in Andhra CM Convoy Size: Naidu Leads Fuel Saving Push
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In a bold austerity measure, Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu has mandated a drastic 50% reduction in vehicles trailing his convoy, heeding PM Narendra Modi’s urgent plea amid West Asia unrest and skyrocketing fuel costs. Ministers and VIPs face the same curbs on official transport.
The order emerged from an intensive review with the DGP and intelligence heads, targeting district tours first with instant effect. Naidu called for across-the-board compliance, insisting decisions serve the greater national good over individual convenience.
Beyond immediate cuts, the state eyes expanded initiatives for energy thrift and spending restraint, set for cabinet review this Thursday. This aligns with Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi’s parallel action halving his convoy while rallying people to prioritize public transit, curb gold hoarding, and avoid frivolous foreign jaunts.
PM Modi’s convoy trim has catalyzed a domino effect: Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, and Maharashtra chief ministers have followed suit. Naidu’s leadership not only eases fiscal strain but also galvanizes public support for collective sacrifice, potentially reshaping governance norms in resource-scarce times.
