On the eve of September 22, PM Modi likened during his address to the nation the reduced prices under GST reforms as saving festival. The new prices became effective from September 22, the first day of the Navratri festival. (Photo: PTI)
PM Modi urges ‘swadeshi’ as GST reforms begin on Navaratri
PM calls upon people to be part of a collective mission to attain the resolve of a self-reliant India
Greeting people on the first day of Navaratri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the auspicious period is special this time as it will render the mantra of 'swadeshi' a new energy along with the "GST-saving festival".
He called upon people to be part of a collective effort to realise the resolve of developed and self-reliant India.
The prime minister wished people good fortune and health during the festive period.
Reduced GST rates on a vast number of items will be effective from Monday, which Modi had likened to a saving festival during his address to the nation on Sunday. Urging people to buy indigenous products, he had said 'swadeshi' will render strength to the country's prosperity in a similar way it powered India's freedom movement.
"We have to make every home a symbol of swadeshi. We have to decorate every shop with swadeshi (goods)," he had said. PTI
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