'India Handled Global Crisis With Great Responsibility': PM Modi Lauds Citizens' Wartime Support

Last Updated:June 28, 2026, 11:17 IST

PM Modi credited citizens for supporting his wartime appeal through reduced gold purchases, less foreign travel, calling it a responsible national response.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the people of India for responding responsibly during a recent global crisis, saying citizens stood together and acted in the national interest by heeding his appeal to avoid buying gold, limit foreign travel, and adopt practices such as carpooling and greater use of public transport.

Addressing the nation during the 135th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude to citizens for their cooperation and said their collective efforts reflected a deep sense of responsibility.

“The people of India handled this global crisis with great responsibility," Modi said during the broadcast.

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