Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Sunday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his pitch for Khadi, alleging that his phrases and actions ”by no means match”.
The prime minister on Saturday stated Khadi can grow to be a supply of inspiration for attaining the dream of a developed and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Attacking the prime minister, Gandhi stated, ”’Khadi for Nation’ however Chinese language Polyester for Nationwide flag! As at all times, the phrases and actions of the PM by no means match.”
The Congress has strongly criticised the Centre for amending the flag code to state that the nationwide flag shall be manufactured from hand spun and hand woven or machine made, cotton/ polyester/ wool/ silk khadi bunting.
Earlier machine made and polyester flags weren’t allowed for use. Talking throughout ’Khadi Utsav’ (Khadi competition) on Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, Modi had on Saturday stated as soon as a logo of self-respect, Khadi or the homespun was handled as an inferior product after Independence.
He urged folks to reward the merchandise of solely Khadi village industries in the course of the coming festive season.
With inputs from News18
