Tamil Nadu governor cuts convoy size on PM’s appeal to reduce fuel consumption
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar has reduced his convoy size in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for reduced fuel consumption. The convoy was cut down from ten vehicles to four police vehicles. This move aligns with the PM's broader call for citizens to adopt more sustainable transportation methods amid global economic uncertainties.
- ▪The governor's convoy size was reduced following the Prime Minister's appeal to conserve fuel.
- ▪The PM urged citizens to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and consider alternatives like Metro rail and carpooling.
- ▪Governor Arlekar is expected to administer oaths for additional Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam legislators during his visit.
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Tamil Nadu governor cuts convoy size on PM’s appeal to reduce fuel consumptionThe PM appealed to people to reduce petrol and diesel consumption, use Metro rail services in cities, adopt carpooling, increase the use of EVsPublished on: May 16, 2026 1:22 PM ISTBy S Vijay Karthik, ChennaiShare viaCopy link Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Arlekar cut his convoy size for his Saturday visit to the state following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce fuel consumption amid the West Asia conflict.The convoy size was reduced to four police vehicles from 10.
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