'Local for Diwali' mantra can be heard everywhere, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged people to promote locally-made products for Diwali, stating, “‘Local for Diwali’… This mantra can be heard everywhere.”

PM Modi, who was addressing an event in Varanasi via video conference, added, “I say to the people of Banaras, as well as people of the country, promote ‘local for Diwali’ strongly.”

He inaugurated infrastructure projects worth Rs 200 crore and laid foundation for projects worth Rs 400 crore, the Prime Minister said promoting local products would rejuvenate the entire economy. He also wished people for all upcoming festivals