Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday travelled across Mumbai in an autorickshaw during his official visit to the city, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal promoting public transport and sustainable modes of travel.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal promoting public transport and sustainability, Union Minister Piyush Goyal travelled across Mumbai in an auto rickshaw during his entire tour. He was also seen visiting the STP plant at Lalji Pada in Kandivali… pic.twitter.com/kiCdNn9lB2
— IANS (@ians_india) May 16, 2026
During his Mumbai visit, the Union Minister was seen commuting by autorickshaw to different locations as part of his official engagements.
Goyal visited the sewage treatment plant (STP) at Lalji Pada in Kandivali to review ongoing works and facilities.
Supriya Sule urges withdrawal of police security amid economic, energy crisis
Meanwhile, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) Member of Parliament (MP) Supriya Sule, on Saturday, said in a post on X that she has appealed to the government to immediately withdraw the police security cover and official vehicles provided for her protection, following PM Modi’s appeal on fuel conservation.
In her post, Sule said India is currently facing a severe economic and energy crisis, making it necessary to use fuel and other resources judiciously.
सध्या भारतासमोर भीषण आर्थिक तसेच उर्जासंकट उभा राहिले आहे. परिणामी इंधन आणि इतर संसाधनांचा जपून वापर करण्याची गरज निर्माण झाली आहे. या पार्श्वभूमीवर माझे शासनाला नम्र आवाहन आहे की, कृपया आपण माझ्या सुरक्षेसाठी दिलेला पोलीस बंदोबस्त आणि त्यासोबत दिलेली वाहने तातडीने काढून घ्यावी.…
— Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) May 16, 2026
She urged the government to withdraw the police security detail and accompanying vehicles deployed for her protection in the present situation.
She further stated that the situation could be reviewed once the economic and energy crisis is resolved, and security arrangements could be reconsidered later if absolutely necessary.
Amruta Fadnavis cancels Cannes Film Festival trip citing PM Modi’s austerity call
Amruta Fadnavis, the wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Saturday said in a post on X that she has decided to forgo her visit to the Cannes Film Festival following PM Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation and austerity measures.
My first step towards the austerity measures envisioned by Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi ji: putting nation first.
I was honoured with an invitation to represent Maharashtra, its culture and our glorious handloom heritage at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. A magnificent Paithani… pic.twitter.com/MogGE2pilD— AMRUTA FADNAVIS (@fadnavis_amruta) May 16, 2026
In her post, Amruta Fadnavis said she had received an invitation to represent Maharashtra, its culture, and the state’s handloom heritage at the prestigious international event. She added that a traditional Paithani saree from Yeola, crafted over several months by artisans, had been specially prepared for the occasion.
However, citing PM Modi`s call to minimise international travel and adopt austerity measures, she said she had decided to respectfully cancel her visit to Cannes.
Fadnavis described the decision as difficult due to the efforts and artistry invested in the journey, but stated that “the nation always comes first”. She also expressed gratitude to the artisans, designers, and supporters associated with the initiative.
