PM Modi reflected on Gandhi’s contribution to India and emphasised the importance of promoting locally made products.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary, recalling his contribution to India and urging citizens to embrace the ideals of Swadeshi by buying at least one Khadi product on Gandhi Jayanti.
In a video message shared alongside his post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi reflected on Mahatma Gandhi’s contribution to India and emphasised the importance of promoting locally made products. He urged citizens to purchase something made of Khadi as a way of honouring Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy.
“May Bapu’s timeless message keep guiding us towards a better society and a Viksit Bharat,” PM Modi said in his post on X.
May Bapu’s timeless message keep guiding us towards a better society and a Viksit Bharat.
#GandhiJayanti https://t.co/nEISzsM37X
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2026
PM Modi Pays Floral Tribute At Rajghat
PM Modi reached Rajghat in New Delhi on Friday morning and paid floral tribute at Gandhi’s memorial. He also attended the Sarva Dharma Prarthana Sabha held at the memorial, where Mahatma Gandhi’s life and teachings were remembered.
In his video message, PM Modi highlighted Mahatma Gandhi’s emphasis on self-reliance and the use of indigenous products. He called on people to make Swadeshi a part of their everyday choices and specifically urged them to buy Khadi on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
