to follow Prime Minister Narendra ModiMaharashtra Chief Minister appeals to reduce fuel consumption amid rising global oil prices Devendra Fadnavis Chose a different mode of transport for his official trip on Thursday. Instead of using his regular official convoy, Fadnavis rode a Royal Enfield Classic 350 motorcycle to Vidhan Bhavan.Pictures shared by Fadnavis on social media show him riding a motorcycle from his official residence to Vidhan Bhavan, accompanied by BJP leader and minister Ashish Shelar. His security men were also seen following him on Bajaj Pulsar 220 motorcycles, which appeared to be part of a police fleet.Sharing the photos online, Fadnavis wrote, “On the appeal of Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, my share is towards austerity measures for our country.” He urged citizens to adopt lifestyle changes that can contribute to reducing fuel consumption and conserving resources.The move comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked citizens to reduce petrol and diesel consumption amid disruptions in global oil and gas markets due to ongoing tensions in West Asia. As part of this initiative, PM Modi has reportedly reduced the size of his official convoy. During recent visits to Gujarat and Assam, the Prime Minister’s motorcade is said to have been reduced by about 50 percent, with his motorcade now reportedly consisting of just two SUVs: a Range Rover and a Toyota Fortuner.In a recent address at a BJP rally in Hyderabad, PM Modi encouraged citizens to adopt fuel-saving measures such as using metro services more, opting for carpooling, increasing the use of electric vehicles and relying more on rail transport for parcel movement. Several Union ministers, including Home Minister Amit Shah, have started reducing the size of their convoys for official duties.
Royal Enfield Classic 350: Engine Specs, Specs
The motorcycle that Fadnavis rides is one of Royal Enfield’s most popular offerings. The Royal Enfield Classic 350 is based on the brand’s J-series platform and is powered by a 349cc single-cylinder air-oil-cooled engine. The motor produces 20 hp and 27 Nm of peak torque. The motorcycle is currently priced between Rs 1.85 lakh and Rs 2.21 lakh in the Indian market, ex-showroom.
