Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a major nationwide organization ‘My Bharat’ will be founded on October 31, to coincide with the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
“Just two days later, on 31st October, the foundation of a very big nationwide organization is being laid and that too on the birth anniversary of Sardar Saheb,” he said, while addressing the nation on the 106th episode of Mann Ki Baat.
He also urged people to insist on paying through UPI digital system.
“While buying local products, insist on paying through UPI digital payment system, the pride of our country. Make it a habit in your life.”
“Like every time, this time too, in our festivals, our priority should be ‘Vocal for Local’ and let us together fulfill that dream; our dream in Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. This time, let us illuminate homes only with a product which radiates the fragrance of the sweat of one of my countrymen, the talent of your of my country…which has provided employment to my countrymen in its making. Whatever e our daily life’s requirements, we shall buy local,” PM Modi said.
“October 31 is also the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi. I also pay my heartfelt tribute to her,” Modi said.
