'Buy Indian, Choose Domestic Tourism': PM Modi Urges Citizens As Iran War Disrupts Global Economy

Last Updated:May 10, 2026, 20:58 IST

PM Modi suggested restarting 'Covid-era practices', such as working from home, while urging citizens to reduce edible oil consumption and opt for domestic tourism.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pushed for collective participation to help India, citing national interest amid economic challenges and supply chain disruptions caused by the US-Iran war in West Asia.

While addressing a public meeting in Hyderabad, Prime Minister Modi emphasised a ‘swadeshi’ push to deal with the conflict, such as buying locally manufactured products and opting for domestic tourism amid national uncertainty.

“When the supply chain continues to be in crisis, no matter what measures we take, the difficulties only increase. Therefore, now we must fight unitedly, keeping the country and Mother India first. We must remember that patriotism is not just about dying for the country. Living for the country and fulfilling our duties to the country is also patriotism," he said.

Reduce Fuel Usage

The Prime Minister also appealed to citizens to reduce petrol and diesel consumption by using metros and public transport whenever available, and opting for car-pooling when private vehicles are required. “People with electric vehicles should try to use them as much as possible," he said.

Resumption Of Covid-Era Measures

During the meeting, PM Modi said, “During the Covid-19 period, we adopted work from home, online meetings, video conferences, and developed many such systems. We had also become accustomed to them. Today, the need of the hour is that we restart those practices, as it would be in the national interest, and we must once again give them priority."

“We must prioritise work from home, online conferences, and virtual meetings again. We must also place a strong emphasis on saving foreign exchange, as petrol and diesel have become so expensive globally," he added.

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