PM Narendra Modi appeals for ‘Bharat Jodo Andolan’ on Mann Ki Baat

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the people to buy handlooms made by artisans from rural and tribal regions. During the 79th edition of Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said that in the rural and tribal regions of our country, handloom is a major source of income and even a small effort on our part will give local artisans a new hope.

#MyHandloomMyPride

“You must have noticed that year 2014 onwards, we often touch upon Khadi in Mann ki Baat. It is only on account of your efforts that today, the sale of Khadi has risen manifold. Could anyone even think that in any Khadi store, the sales figure would cross one crore rupees…But you have made that possible too. Whenever, wherever you purchase a Khadi product, it does benefit our poor weaver brothers and sisters. That is why, in a way, buying Khadi is service to people, service to the country. I urge you my dear brothers and sisters, to make it a point to definitely buy Handloom products being made in rural areas and share it on #MyHandloomMyPride,” PM Modi said.

“When one refers to the freedom movement and Khadi, remembering revered Bapu is but natural. Just the way the Quit India Movement, Bharat Chhoro Andolan steered under Bapu’s leadership, every countryman today has to lead a Bharat Jodo Andolan,” PM Modi added.

Emphasising ‘Vocal for Local’, the PM said, “Supporting local entrepreneurs, artists, craftsmen, weavers should come naturally to us. The National Handloom Day on the 7th of August is an occasion when we can strive to attempt that. National Handloom Day has a remarkable historic background. On this very day in 1905, the Swadeshi Andolan had begun.”

Tokyo Olympics

Extending wishes to the Indian players at the Tokyo Olympics during his address, PM Modi said “Watching Indian sportspersons march carrying the Tricolour exhilarated not just me but the entire country… they possess the strength of your love and support.”

75th Independence Day

This time on the 15th August, India will celebrate 75th year of Independence and Amrit Mahotsav is being celebrated throughout the country to commemorate it, PM Modi said.

The Prime Minister also urged people to take all the precautions necessary as the risk of third wave Covid-19 looms large in the wake of the upcoming festive season.