About 70 judicial officers in Lucknow rode bicycles to reach courtrooms, adopting a commuting method aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public appeal to conserve fuel amid elevated global energy prices linked to conflict in West Asia.
The officers’ decision reflected a broader national conversation about reducing petroleum consumption as India grapples with the economic effects of high crude costs. Modi’s conservation message has resonated across government institutions and civil society in recent weeks, prompting symbolic and practical responses.
Lucknow serves as the capital of Uttar Pradesh and hosts a dense network of district and appellate courts where daily caseloads require regular attendance by judges and supporting staff. The bicycle commute offered a visible demonstration of institutional participation in the conservation effort without disrupting court schedules.
Legal administrators said the initiative underscored how even routine professional travel can be adjusted when energy costs strain household and public budgets. Uttar Pradesh is India’s most populous state, and its judiciary handles a substantial share of the country’s pending litigation.
Similar symbolic actions have emerged elsewhere in India as citizens respond to appeals to limit unnecessary fuel use. The judicial officers’ action drew attention from local media and reinforced the government’s messaging that conservation is a shared responsibility across professions and income levels.
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