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IN PHOTOS: CM Fadnavis highlights fuel conservation with bike ride

Updated On: 14 May, 2026 07:01 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis rode a bike from his official residence, Varsha, to Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai as a symbolic gesture supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation and austerity. (Pics/Sameer Abedi and X)

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BJP leader Ashish Shelar was seen riding pillion during the journey. Pics/Sameer Abedi and X

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BJP leader Ashish Shelar was seen riding pillion during the journey. Pics/Sameer Abedi and X
Riding a Royal Enfield Classic 350, Fadnavis leaves his official residence, signalling support for PM Narendra Modi’s call for austerity and reduced fuel use

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Riding a Royal Enfield Classic 350, Fadnavis leaves his official residence, signalling support for PM Narendra Modi’s call for austerity and reduced fuel use

Accompanied by BJP leader Ashish Shelar, the Chief Minister’s ride turns into a visual message of sustainable commuting in the heart of Mumbai

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Accompanied by BJP leader Ashish Shelar, the Chief Minister’s ride turns into a visual message of sustainable commuting in the heart of Mumbai

As the city watches, the leaders’ motorcycle journey highlights a shift toward simpler, fuel-conscious modes of travel

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As the city watches, the leaders’ motorcycle journey highlights a shift toward simpler, fuel-conscious modes of travel

At Vidhan Bhavan, preparations are underway as newly elected MLCs gather for their oath-taking ceremony

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At Vidhan Bhavan, preparations are underway as newly elected MLCs gather for their oath-taking ceremony

Speaking later, Fadnavis reiterates that the gesture is meant to encourage citizens and public representatives to adopt austerity in daily life.

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Speaking later, Fadnavis reiterates that the gesture is meant to encourage citizens and public representatives to adopt austerity in daily life.

While speaking to reporters, Maharashtra CM Fadnavis said the motorcycle ride was a symbolic gesture aimed at encouraging citizens and public representatives to support PM Modi’s call for austerity and fuel conservation

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While speaking to reporters, Maharashtra CM Fadnavis said the motorcycle ride was a symbolic gesture aimed at encouraging citizens and public representatives to support PM Modi’s call for austerity and fuel conservation

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