NEW DELHI, MAY 27 : In a strong push for self-reliance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to prioritise Made in India products and reduce dependence on imported goods, especially during festivals like Holi, Diwali, and Ganesh Puja. Taking a veiled dig at Chinese products flooding Indian markets, PM Modi said that \u201ceven Ganesh idols come from abroad, small-eyed Ganesh idols whose eyes don’t even open properly\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing the public in Gujarat, the Prime Minister said, \u201cWe must encourage village traders to pledge that no matter how much profit they make, they will not sell foreign goods.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Citing examples of foreign imports flooding Indian markets, he said, \u201cUnfortunately, even Ganesh idols come from abroad, small-eyed Ganesh idols whose eyes don’t even open properly. Even Holi colours are foreign-made.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Prime Minister\u2019s remarks come amid concerns over China dumping cheap goods into the Indian market. Items such as decorative lights, firecrackers, toys, and religious idols, often imported at low prices from China, have dominated festival sales in recent years, impacting local artisans and manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM Modi urged people to introspect on their daily use of imported products. \u201cAs a citizen, I have a task for you- go home and make a list of how many foreign products you use in 24 hours. You don’t even realise but even hairpin, comb used are foreign-made,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calling on the collective responsibility of all citizens, he added, \u201cIf we want to save India, to make India, to make India grow, then Operation Sindoor is not just the responsibility of armed forces, it\u2019s the responsibility of 104 crore citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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