New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): Union Ministers Jitan Ram Manjhi, JP Nadda and Shobha Karandlaje paid floral tributes to Mahtama Gandhi at Khadi Bhandar on his 155th birth anniversary on Wednesday here. On this occasion, Manjhi said that Mahatma Gandhi on this day promoted Khadi for self-reliance and to generate employment. Also Read | Swachh Bharat Mission: WHO Chief Tedros Ghebreyesus Lauds PM Narendra Modi on 10th Anniversary of Project, Says 'Mission Shows Strong Political Commitment Can Drive Transformative Change' (Watch Video).
Speaking to ANI, Manjhi said "Mahatma Gandhi on this day had spinned the charkha and promoted Khadi for the purpose of self-reliance and to generate employment. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi also promoted Khadi which promotes organic manufacturing of clothes." Shobha Karandlaje said that Mahatma Gandhi emphasised on cleanliness and wearing Khadi during the Indian movement.
Also Read | Rajinikanth Hospitalised: PM Narendra Modi Calls Latha Rajinikanth to Enquire About Superstar's Health Post-Surgery. Speaking to ANI, Karandlaje said "Today is October 2 and the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He had emphasised on cleanliness and wearing Khadi during the Indian freedom movement.
He also promoted small-scale industries in the country. People have also started inclining towards wearing Khadi. The Prime Minister's initiative of promoting Khadi has also led to the youth wearing Khadim which feels nice.
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