PM urges people to go for local products during festive shopping

In Mann Ki Baat yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the people of the country to give priority to local products while shopping during this festive season. Mr Modi asked everyone to remember the resolve of Vocal for Local.

The Prime Minister said the whole world is becoming a fan of Indian products. He stressed that many local products have the potential of becoming global and gave the example of Khadi.

Mr Modi greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Vijaydashami, i.e. Dussehra. He said the festival of Dussehra is about triumph of truth over untruth as also a victory of patience over crises. He asked people to exercise patience and observe restraint during this crisis-laden period of Corona. 

He asked everyone to wear masks, keep washing hands with soap and maintain two yards of social distance while enjoying the festive season. The Prime Minister said one should remember the time of lockdown in the midst of this festive celebration. Mr Modi also asked people to remember the brave soldiers who are guarding the



country's borders and light a lamp in their honour.

The Prime Minister said Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel’s birth anniversary will be celebrated on the 31st of October. This day is also known as ‘National Unity Day’. He also said that he will attend many events on 31st October to be held in and around the historic Statue of Unity in Kevadiya.

The Prime Minister said that Sikh Gurus too have enriched the spirit of unity through their lives and noble deeds. The holy sites of Sikhs include 'Nanded Sahib' and 'Patna Sahib' Gurdwaras.

The Prime Minister stated that many indigenous sports have attracted attention the world over just like our Spirituality, Yoga, and Ayurveda. He highlighted that  Mallakhambh too is gaining popularity in many countries. He said when Chinmay Patankar and Pragya Patankar decided to teach Mallakhambh out of their home in America, they had no idea how successful it would be. Chinmay Patankar and Pradnya Patankar are taking efforts to  popularize Mallakhambh in the USA.