Ambulance out of CM Revanth’s convoy, now reduced to three from 11
A. Revanth Reddy has reduced his official convoy from eleven vehicles to three, eliminating the ambulance that typically accompanies the Chief Minister. This decision aims to promote fuel conservation and follows Prime Minister Modi's call due to the West Asia crisis. While the reduction has been welcomed by commuters, it has raised security concerns for the officials accompanying the Chief Minister.
- ▪The Chief Minister's convoy has been reduced from eleven vehicles to three.
- ▪An ambulance, previously part of the convoy for medical emergencies, has been removed.
- ▪The Chief Minister has instructed police not to halt traffic for his convoy's movement.
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The ambulance that conventionally accompanies a Chief Minister’s convoy has been removed from A. Revanth Reddy’s fleet after he decided to reduce the vehicles in the convoy.In the decision to promote fuel conservation, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call due to the West Asia crisis, the CM has drastically reduced his official convoy from nine vehicles to just three.For years, an ambulance equipped with a doctor and support staff has been a mandatory part of the Chief Minister’s convoy to respond to medical emergencies. However, officials said the ambulance has now been dropped as part of the downsizing exercise.At present, the convoy consists only of a pilot vehicle, followed by the Chief Minister’s car, which is followed by another security vehicle.
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