Shimla, May 15 -- Naresh Chauhan, Principal Media Advisor to the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, on Thursday raised concerns over the possibility of a global economic slowdown, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to conserve fuel amid rising global fuel prices due to the West Asia conflict.

Speaking to ANI, Chauhan said, "The appeal that the Prime Minister has made to the citizens of the country can be viewed from many perspectives. Is a global recession on the way? Is the world heading toward an economic crisis? Many questions are being raised about this."

Highlighting the early economic indicators, Chauhan said the rising demand for gold and the increase in its prices could be seen as signs of uncertainty in the global...