Bhopal, May 12 -- In a striking display of political "enthusiasm" that seemingly bypassed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's austerity appeal to conserve fuel, several newly appointed chairpersons of Madhya Pradesh state corporations arrived at the BJP headquarters in Bhopal with massive vehicle convoys.

Despite the Prime Minister's recent push to reduce diesel and petrol consumption, the celebrations by BJP leaders in Bhopal saw a significant surge in fuel usage.

Pankaj Joshi (Chairman, MP Khadi Gramodhyog Board) arrived with a convoy that supporters claimed was accompanied by a massive convoy of vehicles. When questioned, a supporter noted, "The appeal matters to us, but this is also a matter of enthusiasm. If workers come out for one day...