Yogi Adityanath urges people to reject opposition politics, support PM Modi on fuel appeal

UP CM Yogi Adityanath urged people not to fall for what he described as the “negative politics and narrative” of the opposition, asking citizens to stand with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and support his appeal for moderating fuel consumption and managing expenses amid global economic pressures.

He was speaking at an inauguration and foundation-laying ceremony for public welfare projects worth over ₹208 crore in Maharajganj district.

Referring to the ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, Adityanath said disruptions in oil supply have significantly impacted the availability of petrol, diesel, and LPG, leading to substantial daily losses for the country.

He said the burden of these losses ultimately falls on citizens and stressed that it is the responsibility of the public to stand with the government during such crises.

According to him, fuel prices in many countries have risen sharply, while India has managed to keep them relatively controlled so far. He urged people not to be influenced by opposition criticism and to support decisions taken in the national interest.

The UP Chief Minister also spoke about agricultural concerns, stating that farmers must receive adequate fertiliser supply and that local distribution systems must ensure fairness and efficiency.

He further appealed to traders, including jewellers and bullion dealers, to focus on recycling and reusing gold already available within households instead of increasing dependence on imports.

His remarks echoed recent appeals by Prime Minister Modi, who has urged citizens to reduce fuel usage, prefer public transport, adopt electric mobility, and defer discretionary expenses like gold purchases and foreign travel to help conserve foreign exchange reserves during the global crisis.