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PM Modi tells SPG to cut convoy by half, govt depts to adopt austerity measures
Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed the Special Protection Group to reduce the PM's convoy by 50 percent and instructed government departments to adopt austerity measures, according to the report published on May 12, 2026. The move indicates a push for cost-cutting in security arrangements and broader government spending.
Why It Matters
The directive affects security logistics for the Prime Minister and signals a broader austerity stance across government departments.
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PM Modi tells SPG to cut PM’s convoy by half and orders austerity measures in government departments
May 12, 2026
PM Modi tells the Special Protection Group to cut the PM’s convoy by half and directs government departments to adopt austerity measures, according to the report published on May 12, 2026.