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“It's a voluntary act. I cannot punish anyone not taking the public transport, but I want everyone, from the highest ranking officers to the lowest, to take public transport every Wednesday.”

Quote by Veerappa Moily

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Veerappa Moily is an Indian politician born on January 12, 1940. He has served in several key positions within the Indian National Congress and held various ministerial roles in the Indian government. Moily is known for his expertise in energy and foreign policy. more

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“I have written to Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, asking him to consider 'staggered office timings' for government offices, which will help in decongesting road traffic during peak hours.”

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“The consumption of petroleum should be conserved. We need to adopt some austerity measures. The people should cooperate with us.”

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“Petrol price is a deregulated commodity, price of which is decided by our oil marketing companies based on input cost and other parameters.”

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“India needs to be liberated both from the 'high GDP growth hedgehogs' and the 'conservation at all costs hedgehogs.'”

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