August 14, 2025 1:21 PM
From Mahatma Gandhi to PM Modi, Swadeshi and Vocal for Local as India’s Answer to Global Trade Wars
The Swadeshi Movement, championed by Mahatma Gandhi, was a clarion call for self-reliance that shook the foundations of British colonial rule. Today, as India faces the threat of more than 25 percent tariff from US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Vocal for Local” campaign revives this spirit, positioning India to weather global economic headwinds. With the festival and wedding seasons approaching, PM Modi has urged citizens to prioritize Made-in-India goods, echoing...