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Ahmedabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday used his public address in Nikol, Ahmedabad, to strongly pitch for self-reliance and indigenous products, declaring that the road to a developed India lies in \u201cSwadeshi\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking after inaugurating development projects worth Rs 5,477 crore, the Prime Minister urged manufacturers, traders, and consumers alike to adopt Made in India as a \u201clife mantra.\u201d \u201cGradually improve quality, reduce prices, and instil confidence in Indian products. The people of Hindustan will never take anything from outside,\u201d PM Modi said, asking citizens to set an example before the world by embracing indigenous goods, even for gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He appealed to traders not to sell imported items, stressing that the contribution of small shopkeepers, farmers, and cattle breeders is central to India\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlighting Ahmedabad\u2019s transformation, the Prime Minister said the city had evolved from being derided as a \u201cdeserter\u201d to shining globally as a hub of tourism, concerts, and sports. \u201cAhmedabad is ready for big concerts, global festivals, and has become a city of dreams,\u201d he said, citing the Sabarmati Riverfront and Kankaria Lake as symbols of urban renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PM Modi also announced that reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) would be unveiled before Diwali, promising a \u201cdouble bonus of happiness\u201d for traders and the middle class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said India\u2019s rapid economic strides have lifted 25 crore people out of poverty, a fact now recognised by global experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Prime Minister said, \u201cGujarat is blessed with the land of two Mohans. One is the Sudarshan Chakradhari Mohan, our Lord of Dwarka, Shri Krishna. The other is the Charkha Dhari Mohan, the saint of Sabarmati, our revered Bapu. Just as the Sudarshan Chakra was used to seek out enemies and deliver justice, today the spirit of that same resolve is visible in India\u2019s decisions. Not just the country, but the world is experiencing the impact of India\u2019s choices.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“At the same time, I cannot remain untouched by the pain of my countrymen. Heavy rains have lashed many parts of the nation, and we have witnessed cloudbursts and devastation. It is heartbreaking to see the suffering of affected families on television. I express my deepest condolences to them. The central government stands shoulder-to-shoulder with every state, working together in relief and rescue operations. This disaster is a challenge to humanity, and we will meet it with unity and compassion. Together, we will build a self-reliant and developed India,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Prime Minister underlined Gujarat\u2019s role in India\u2019s industrial growth, pointing to its dominance in pharmaceuticals, textiles, EV manufacturing, and semiconductors. \u201cOne-third of India\u2019s exports come from Gujarat. Nine out of 10 diamonds in the world are cut here,\u201d he said, calling the state a powerhouse of the country\u2019s export economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a symbolic reference to Gandhian values, PM Modi noted the renovation of Sabarmati Ashram as a \u201ctrue tribute to Bapu\u201d and contrasted it with Congress-era policies that, he alleged, kept India dependent on imports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The speech, lasting nearly an hour, blended economic promises with cultural pride, local references, and nationalistic fervour. The Prime Minister ended with a call to strengthen the spirit of self-reliance: \u201cThe highway to a developed India is Swadeshi. Just as Gujarat has supported us, the country too will stand with us.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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