PM Modi Urges Citizens to Cut Back on Spending Amid Economic Concerns

Prime Minister's Call for Economic Restraint

New Delhi: On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made several appeals to the public, urging them to refrain from purchasing gold for a year. He also encouraged a reduction in the use of oil, fertilizers, and petrol-diesel.

Additionally, he recommended that companies allow employees to work from home. However, this appeal has sparked a strong reaction from Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who expressed his frustration. He stated that managing the country is beyond the capabilities of a compromised Prime Minister, suggesting that after failures, the government shifts the burden onto the citizens.

What Rahul Gandhi Said: Rahul Gandhi took to social media platform X to express his views, stating that Modi has asked the public to make sacrifices by not buying gold, avoiding foreign travel, reducing petrol consumption, and cutting back on food oil and fertilizers. He emphasized that these are not mere suggestions but rather indicators of governmental failure.

He further criticized the situation, saying that in 12 years, the country has reached a point where citizens need guidance on what to buy, where to go, and what to avoid. He accused the government of consistently placing the responsibility on the public to evade accountability.