Minister's Ride Sparks Online Debate Over Fuel Conservation

Uttarakhand Agriculture Minister Ganesh Joshi was trolled online for riding a scooter with expired insurance and pollution certificates while promoting fuel conservation. A video showing the event led to online claims against the minister, who later clarified the scooter was renewed and belonged to his PSO.

Uttarakhand Agriculture Minister Ganesh Joshi found himself at the center of social media attention on Monday, following a scooter ride intended to promote fuel conservation.

Joshi rode a two-wheeler, reportedly without valid insurance and pollution certificates, over a short distance as part of a campaign encouraged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

A video displaying the scooter's registration prompted public scrutiny, leading Joshi to clarify that the documents were immediately renewed and that the vehicle belonged to his personal security officer.