Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 11, 2026) reiterated his call for reduced fuel consumption, greater use of public transport and electric vehicles by citizens, and urged people to defer gold purchases amid the West Asia crisis ,which has caused large-scale disruptions.

Addressing a gathering in Vadodara after inaugurating the Sardar Dham Hostel built by the Patidar community, PM Modi appealed to people to opt for work from home, a pandemic-era practice, wherever possible and reduce foreign travel.