Television actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee has once again grabbed attention for voicing her opinion on a major national issue. Known for speaking fearlessly on social and political matters, the actress recently reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal urging citizens to conserve fuel, reduce unnecessary spending, and adopt work-from-home practices wherever possible. The actress shared her thoughts on X while also highlighting the struggles faced by ordinary citizens in their daily lives.
Devoleena Bhattacharjee
What PM Narendra Modi Said
During a BJP rally in Hyderabad on May 10, Narendra Modi appealed to the public to avoid unnecessary international travel for at least a year amid ongoing global crises, including tensions in regions such as Iran. The Prime Minister also urged citizens to reduce petrol and diesel consumption, avoid excessive gold purchases, cut cooking oil usage by 10%, and opt for work-from-home arrangements wherever possible.
Devoleena Bhattacharjee
According to Modi, these small steps could collectively contribute to the nation during challenging times. Reacting to the Prime Minister’s statement, Devoleena Bhattacharjee first shared a tweet that read, “Narendra Modi has said: stop buying gold, save petrol and diesel, and work from home.” The actress agreed with the broader message and added, “That point is absolutely valid.”
Devoleena Bhattacharjee
However, shortly before posting this, Devoleena had also shared another tweet highlighting the everyday struggles of common citizens. To present what she called the “ground reality,” Devoleena Bhattacharjee shared a video showing overcrowded local trains, with passengers struggling to board amid massive crowds. The actress wrote, “The common man is not wasting petrol; he is merely trying to survive his daily life.”
Devoleena Bhattacharjee
She further criticized political excesses, adding, “It is the politicians who waste fuel, utilizing hundreds of cars for election rallies and long VIP convoys.” Sharing the clip, Devoleena captioned the post, “Look at the facts.” Her statement quickly sparked reactions online, with many social media users supporting her viewpoint and praising her for speaking about the challenges faced by everyday commuters.