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PCMC withdraws Rs 50,000 fuel allowance proposal; Mayor cancelled foreign tour

PCMC withdraws Rs 50,000 fuel allowance proposal; Mayor cancelled foreign tour

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The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) on Wednesday withdrew a proposal to increase the monthly fuel allowance for civic officials to Rs 50,000 following criticism and concerns over fuel conservation. The proposal had appeared on the agenda during a Standing Committee meeting and quickly sparked public debate. PCMC Commissioner Vijay Suryawanshi confirmed that the proposal was cancelled during the meeting. Mayor cancels his proposed Baku visit Meanwhile, Pune Mayor Ravi Landge also cancelled his proposed foreign visit to Baku in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation. The Mayor’s office stated that the administration remains committed to responsible governance, transparency and acting in the public interest. According to a statement issued by the Mayor’s office, the proposal regarding the fuel allowance hike had already been kept under review and would be formally withdrawn during the General Body proceedings scheduled for May 15, 2026. RTI activist questions proposed fuel expenses RTI activist Vijay Kumbhar strongly criticised the proposed increase, questioning the justification behind such a large fuel allowance. He pointed out that Rs …

PM Modi cuts convoy size, pushes use of EVs as part of austerity measures

PM Modi cuts convoy size, pushes use of EVs as part of austerity measures

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly reduced the size of his official convoy during recent domestic visits as part of a broader push for austerity and fuel conservation, official sources told PTI. The reduction was implemented during the Prime Minister’s visits to Gujarat and Assam shortly after his recent address in Hyderabad, where he appealed to citizens to adopt measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption and conserving foreign exchange. Sources told PTI that the downsizing of the convoy was carried out while maintaining all critical security arrangements mandated under Special Protection Group (SPG) protocols. Officials added that the security framework around the Prime Minister remains fully intact despite the reduction in the number of vehicles. EVs to be included in PM’s convoy In another step linked to the austerity drive, PM Modi has reportedly directed officials to include electric vehicles in his convoy wherever feasible. Sources said the move would be implemented without making any new vehicle purchases, indicating that existing resources would be utilised. The decision aligns with the government’s larger focus on promoting …

Karti Chidambaram demands Parliament session over PM Modi’s ‘7 appeals’

Karti Chidambaram demands Parliament session over PM Modi’s ‘7 appeals’

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Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram on Monday said that the government immediately convene Parliament to brief the nation over “seven appeals” made by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make India stronger and self-Reliant. Calling this appeals “very serious directives” from the Prime Minister’s Office, Congress leader wrote on X, “What are the triggers for this? The Government must convene Parliament immediately & take the nation into confidence & inform us about the true state of affairs which has necessitated these ‘appeals’.” He was responding to a post by MyGov on X that listed seven appeals from Prime Minister Narendra Modi “to strengthen India during challenging global times.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link