Tamil star and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan has made a video urging Indians to conserve energy amid the West Asia conflict between the US-Israel and Iran.
He noted that PM Narendra Modi's directive to conserve energy is comparatively feasible, and that India has overcome wars, shortages, and global crises before through unity and shared sacrifice.
Kamal Haasan stated that he is deeply concerned about the impact of the Iran war, which has led to rising oil prices, blocked sea trade routes, and increased costs for energy, fertilizers, and fuel.
He mentioned that more than 60 countries have already imposed energy-saving rules, and that Singapore's Prime Minister has asked his people to prepare for tough times ahead.
Kamal Haasan also emphasized the need for national responsibility to rise above party politics, citing examples from India's past, including the 1962 China war and the 1965 war, when citizens were asked to make sacrifices.
He urged leaders to share the burden of energy conservation and reminded citizens that every unit of energy saved today strengthens India tomorrow.
