Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in Ahmedabad, reaffirmed that self-reliance and Swadeshi are key to India’s progress. Invoking Mahatma Gandhi, he said farmers, fishermen, livestock rearers, and entrepreneurs form the nation’s strength.

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• Modi calls self-reliance base of developed India
• Invokes Gandhi, praises Swadeshi ideals
• Criticises decades of dependence on foreign powers
• Says imports used for corruption, manipulation
• Pledges protection for farmers, shopkeepers, small businesses
• Assures no harm to their interests under his govt
• Highlights Gujarat’s role in Aatmanirbhar Bharat
• Notes progress in dairy, pharma, green energy, manufacturing
• Credits 20 years of effort for Gujarat’s growth
• Says self-reliance strengthens entire nation