PM Modi’s 7 Appeals for Economic Self-Reliance: Gold, WFH, and Travel Curbs Explained
National Interest Over Comfort: PM Modi Issues ‘7 Appeals’ as Global Oil Shock Hits $105 New Delhi, May 11, 2026 - With the shadow of the US-Iran conflict looming over global markets and crude oil prices breaching the critical $105-per-barrel mark, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a direct, emotional appeal to the citizens of India. Invoking the spirit of discipline seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, the PM yesterday issued "7 Appeals" aimed at safeguarding the national economy and achieving emergency self-reliance. Speaking from Secunderabad, the Prime Minister framed the current global instability not just as a government challenge, but as a test of "Economic Patriotism" for every Indian household. The 7 Appeals for a Resilient India The Prime Minister’s strategy focuses on two fronts: drastically reducing domestic fuel consumption and plugging the drain of foreign exchange. Reviving Work-From-Home (WFH): In a move reminiscent of 2020, PM Modi urged businesse...