Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a renewed focus on 'Swadeshi' amid global economic instability. Speaking in Varanasi, he urged Indians to prioritise locally-made products, emphasising the need for national unity and economic self-reliance. Modi cautioned against inward-looking trade policies of other nations and stressed India's commitment to becoming the world's third-largest economy.
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