Gangtok, May 18: In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to spend wisely, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday walked over 2 km from his official residence to attend an official programme.
After attending the event, the chief minister returned to his residence by taxi.
Tamang had also walked from his residence, Mintokgang, to Manan Kendra near Development Area here to attend an official programme on May 15.
At the programme, the chief minister announced that private vehicles would be exempted from the odd-even rule on Saturdays and Sundays, though the restriction would continue for government vehicles.
In a statement, chief minister’s press secretary Yougan Tamang said the state government had formally initiated various fuel-saving measures from Monday following the prime minister’s appeal for disciplined and responsible governance practices.
“In a powerful demonstration of resolve towards the national call for austerity and responsible governance, the chief minister of Sikkim set a personal example by walking to attend an official function,” he said.
The press secretary said the gesture was not merely symbolic, but reflected the government’s commitment to implementing measures in the wake of the PM’s appeal to spend wisely. (PTI)
