Maharashtra CM Advocates Austerity with Symbolic Ride

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday highlighted the importance of austerity amid global economic challenges, arriving at Vidhan Bhavan on a motorcycle to symbolize fuel conservation efforts.

Fadnavis defended the government's measures, including reducing ministerial convoys and cancelling non-essential foreign trips, amid West Asian conflicts affecting energy supplies.

While dismissing opposition criticism, he cited past governments' austerity measures and encouraged responsible political discourse regarding strategic economic decisions.

(With inputs from agencies.)