Amit Shah endorses PM Modi's 'Vocal for Local' call; hails his leadership amid crisis

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to nation on Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated that 21st century will be century that India shines. He added that this could only be achieved if 130 crore Indians unite to follow 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat' mantra. Taking to Twitter, Home Minister also hailed Prime Minister's leadership amid crisis. 

Reflecting upon Rs 20 lakh crores pack anunced by Prime Minister, Shah stated that pack will include interests of poor, farmers, middle class and business class as well. He added that pack will empower every section and make country self-sufficient. Union Home Minister also backed PM Modi's 'Vocal for Local' appeal and stated that it is our time to pledge to use more local products and turn our local into global.

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PM Modi anunces financial pack

Addressing nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also anunced a financial pack worth Rs.20 lakh crore which is equivalent to 10% of India's Gross Domestic Product to boost self-reliance. details of pack shall be anunced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday, May 13. PM mentioned that this would benefit workers, hawkers, street vendors, farmers, business class, etc.

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PM Modi stressed on need for citizens to promote local businesses as y have suffered a lot due to Coronavirus forced lockdown. He urged citizens across country to support local products and businesses by campaigning for m and also appealed to citizens to be 'vocal for local' in an attempt to boost Indian businesses. 

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