New Delhi, May 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly reduced the size of his official convoy. The move came days after his appeal for responsible fuel consumption. The reduction was implemented during his recent visits to Gujarat and Assam.

All essential Special Protection Group security protocols were maintained throughout. PM Modi also directed officials to include electric vehicles in his convoy wherever feasible. No new purchases were to be made for this purpose.

The convoy reduction followed the prime minister's speech at a Telangana BJP rally in Hyderabad. There, he made what has been described as "seven appeals" to the nation.

He urged citizens to immediately reduce petrol and diesel consumption. He called for gre...