
In his powerful address from Varanasi, PM Narendra Modi made a heartfelt appeal to Indians ahead of the festive and wedding season: Buy only Swadeshi. He called for a complete shift away from foreign-made goods, saying: “Sirf aur sirf swadeshi maal hi bechenge… yeh desh ki sacchi seva hogi.” Modi also cautioned against destination weddings abroad, urging citizens to stop spending Indian wealth overseas: “Desh ka dhan mat lutao.” With Diwali and the marriage season approaching, the Prime Minister has given a clear economic and patriotic message — promote local trade, support Indian artisans, and make “Vocal for Local” a national festival resolution.