Mumbai, May 15 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday announced his transition to Electric Vehicles (EVs) to conserve fuel, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to save petrol and diesel amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.

Speaking to ANI, Shinde further highlighted a push for austerity in his official operations, stating that his convoy has been streamlined to include only essential security vehicles. This move aims to reduce the state's fuel consumption and cut down on public expenses.

"... To save petrol and diesel, I started using EV. We've kept only the essential security vehicles and reduced the rest to cut down on expenses," said Shinde.

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