The Price of Patriotism: Modi's Austerity Measures Fall Short The recent hike in petrol and diesel prices in India, coupled with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's calls for austerity measures, has left many questioning the government's approach to dealing with economic woes.
As the country grapples with the fallout from the Iran conflict, it's clear that the solutions being proposed are not only inadequate but also contradictory.
The government is urging citizens to make sacrifices – reduce fuel consumption, work from home, postpone foreign travel, and delay gold purchases.