Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on Indians to boost self-reliance and choose Swadeshi products during his speech in New Delhi on Monday. He stressed that the less India relies on foreign goods, the stronger the nation becomes—a key push for Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Modi kicked off the event by inaugurating the Delhi BJP’s shiny new office amid the festive vibe of Navratri. “Congratulations to all Delhi BJP workers,” he said, highlighting the party’s 45-year journey since its founding. He traced its roots back to 1951, when Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee launched the Jana Sangh, calling it the seed of today’s massive BJP tree.
For Modi, BJP offices aren’t just buildings—they’re like temples linking the party to everyday people. “We’re here to serve, not just hold power,” he added. The new Delhi BJP headquarters stands for public service, not fancy facilities, and he urged workers to keep that spirit alive.
Modi reflected on the BJP’s deep ties to Delhi, going beyond a city-party bond to one of service and culture. He recalled how leaders like LK Advani and VK Malhotra spoke up for locals when the Metropolitan Council started. During the 1975 Emergency, Jana Sangh members stood with Delhi residents against government crackdowns. In the tragic 1984 anti-Sikh riots, BJP workers shielded Sikh families wherever they could.
The prime minister also nodded to post-Partition efforts, where Jana Sangh activists helped resettle refugees flooding into Delhi. Fast-forward to today, and Modi touted his government’s GST reforms as a game-changer for everyday folks. Before 2014 under Congress rule, families paid steep taxes—up to 25,000 rupees on 100,000 rupees of annual spending on basics. Now, with GST tweaks since 2017, that bill has dropped to just 5,000-6,000 rupees, saving households about 20,000 rupees a year.
He slammed Congress for “false statements,” pointing out how income tax hit earnings over 2 lakh rupees back then. Today, up to 12 lakh rupees face no tax, and combined with GST relief, Indians save around 2.5 lakh crore rupees yearly. “We’re all about delivery and putting more money in people’s pockets,” Modi said.
Pushing Swadeshi harder, Modi tasked BJP workers with getting shops to proudly display signs like “Buy with pride—this is Swadeshi.” In opposition states, he said, they must hold governments accountable, like calling out price hikes on cement in Himachal Pradesh despite GST cuts.
Modi praised the BJP-NDA’s governance model, focusing on development, security, and rooting out scams. In Delhi, after years without a BJP state government, he highlighted progress: new homes for slum dwellers, upgraded schools and hospitals, hundreds of electric buses, and round-the-clock work to clean the Yamuna River while creating green spaces along its banks.
Wrapping up, Modi envisioned Delhi as a hub for India’s festivals, celebrating Diwali, regional holidays, and more to foster unity. “When world leaders light Diwali lamps abroad, it makes us proud—let’s do the same here for every state’s traditions,” he said. This, he believes, strengthens patriotism and builds a developed India and Delhi together.
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