No foreign travel, avoid gold buying: PM Modi appeals to Indians to follow economic restraint amid Middle East conflict

Prime Minister Modi urged Indian citizens to adopt austerity measures amid the escalating Middle East conflict, citing concerns about rising oil prices and depletion of foreign exchange reserves. He warned of potential increased import costs due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis and encouraged restraint in foreign travel and gold purchases. He called for Indian citizens to contribute to the country’s economic stability.