Red beacon ban: State CMs follow suit as PM Modi calls all Indians VIP

Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh has not used a red beacon for the past 8 years

Red beacons are set to be banished from Indian roads, with the Centre on Wednesday announcing that from May 1, all vehicles carrying VIPs, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's car, will not be allowed to sport what has become a symbol of a culture of privilege among the political class. 

Responding to a tweet about the decision, the Prime Minister wrote: "Every Indian is special. Every Indian is a VIP." Following the announcement, Rajasthan, Odisha, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat also announced their support and compliance to the announcement. 

"From May 1, no red beacon will be allowed atop any official