Telangana Governor to reduce convoy size following PM Modi's austerity call

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Thursday (May 14, 2026) announced reducing his convoy's vehicle count by half following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's austerity call. Mr. Shukla pointed out that PM Modi has led by example, by downsizing his own motorcade.

He further said he had already reduced the number of vehicles in his convoy after assuming office in Telangana. "Still, I have decided that Lok Bhavan will cut its vehicle strength by 50%," he told reporters in Hyderabad.

Mr. Shukla said he would urge the Chief Minister to direct his Cabinet colleagues and officials to adopt similar measures. The Governor appealed to all political leaders in the State to reduce the number of avoidable vehicles in their convoys.

“These measures would send a message to raise people's awareness on the PM's austerity call and help in saving foreign exchange,” he added.