NEW DELHI, May 11. /TASS/. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes it is necessary to reinstate restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic amid the consequences of the Middle East crisis.
"During the coronavirus pandemic, we worked from home, held virtual meetings, and video conferences. We became accustomed to this. The need of the hour is to return to these methods," he said, speaking in Hyderabad.
The prime minister stressed the need to save foreign currency and reduce dependence on energy imports. Modi also said that Indian citizens should reconsider their consumption habits.
"Among the middle class, the culture of foreign weddings, trips abroad, and vacations abroad is becoming widespread. We must decide that during this crisis, we should postpone foreign travel for at least a year," he noted. Modi also urged citizens to abstain from purchasing gold during the holidays for a year.
The Indian prime minister stressed the importance of fuel economy.
