Modi: India Boosts EVs, Rail Electrification for Energy Independence; Prioritizes Citizens Abroad

• PM Modi stated India is scaling up electric mobility and railway electrification to reduce energy dependence on other nations.
• The government is focusing on electric buses and e-vehicles on a big scale to lessen reliance on petrol and diesel.
• Modi highlighted efforts to ensure the safety and return of Indians caught in conflict zones, particularly in West Asia, amidst the US-Iran conflict.
• An estimated 9.6 million Indians reside in conflict-affected West Asian countries.
• PM Modi criticized the Indian National Congress for politicizing the West Asia conflict and opposition leaders for ignorance on India's drone tech advancements.