Gujarat CM purchases Khadi in Gandhinagar on Gandhi Jayanti, boosts PM’s digital India vision through digital payment
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel celebrates Gandhi Jayanti by purchasing Khadi and promoting digital payments in Gandhinagar.
In a significant gesture to honor the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and support local artisans, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel celebrated Gandhi Jayanti by purchasing Khadi garments in Gandhinagar. The Chief Minister used digital payment methods for his purchases, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a digitally empowered India.
Celebrating Gandhi Jayanti with Khadi and Digital Payments
On Friday, following his visit to Porbandar, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the Khadi Gramodyog Haat of the Saurashtra Rachnatmak Samiti in Gandhinagar. Embracing the Prime Minister's mantra of 'Khadi for Fashion, Khadi for Nation', the CM selected various Khadi items. To further support the national push for a cashless economy, he completed the transaction through a digital payment, reinforcing the Prime Minister's call to promote digital transactions across the country.
The Chief Minister was accompanied during his visit to the Khadi Haat by Energy Minister Rushikesh Patel, MLA Ritaben Patel, and several other prominent office-bearers.
Tributes at Kirti Mandir
The day began with solemnity as the Chief Minister traveled to Porbandar to pay floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Kirti Mandir. He participated in the 'Sarva Dharma Prayer Meeting' held to mark the 157th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation. The event saw the presence of several dignitaries, including Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia and spiritual speaker Ramesh Oza.
Upholding Gandhian Values and National Unity
While addressing the gathering at Kirti Mandir, Chief Minister Patel reflected on the profound impact of Mahatma Gandhi's teachings. He noted that Gandhi, born in Porbandar, guided the world toward the paths of truth, non-violence, Sarvodaya, and universal brotherhood.
The Chief Minister emphasized several key themes during his speech:
- The Power of Prayer: He stated that prayer fosters self-reflection, humility, and compassion, helping to bring people together beyond individual faiths to promote peace and national unity.
- Strength in Diversity: Patel highlighted that India's true strength lies in the unity of its diverse traditions and the principle of Sarva Dharma Sambhava—equal respect for all religions.
- Inclusive Development: He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's philosophy of "Sauno Saath, Sauno Vikas, Sauno Vishwas and Sauno Prayas" for carrying forward Gandhiji's vision by focusing on the welfare of the poor and the most deprived citizens.
The Chief Minister concluded by reiterating the importance of modernizing the perception of Khadi, encouraging the younger generation to embrace the fabric through the dual message of national pride and contemporary fashion.