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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis takes bike ride to Mumbai's Vidhan Bhavan backing PM Modi’s austerity call
Updated On: 14 May, 2026 02:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The symbolic move comes amid the Centre’s renewed push for fuel conservation, sustainable commuting practices, and reduced fuel consumption. The initiative has gained visibility during the ongoing monsoon session at Vidhan Bhavan
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CM Fadnavis and Minister Ashish Shelar on a bike ride in Mumbai on Thursday. Pic via special arrangement
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for austerity measures and reduced dependence on fuel-driven vehicles, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis travelled from his official residence, Varsha, to Vidhan Bhavan on a Royal Enfield Classic 350 on Thursday as ten newly elected members of the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC), including six from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), took oath at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai.
BJP leader Ashish Shelar was seen riding pillion during the journey.
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