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'Operation Sindoor'
has filled every Indian
with pride. This time
around, lamps of joy
were lit even in those
areas where the
darkness of Maoist
terror once prevailed.
People want the
complete eradication
of the Maoist terror
that had jeopardised
the future of their
children.
There is also a lot
of enthusiasm among
people regarding the
GST Bachat Utsav.
This time, something
equally pleasant
was observed
during the festivals.
The purchase of
the country or at any corner
indigenous goods in the markets
of the world… if you get the
has increased tremendously. In
opportunity, do participate in
the messages people have sent
the Chhath festival. Experience
me, they have mentioned what
this unique feel for yourself. I bow
indigenous products they have
to Chhathi Maiya. I extend my
purchased this time. Friends, in
best wishes to all countrymen;
my letter, I had also urged for
especially the people of Bihar,
a 10 per cent reduction in the
Jharkhand, and Purvanchal,
consumption of edible oil, and
on the occasion of the Chhath
people have displayed a very
Mahaparva.
positive response to this as well.
Friends, On this occasion of
Friends, I have also received
festivals, I had written a letter to
numerous messages regarding
all of you sharing my feelings. In
cleanliness and efforts towards
the letter, I had mentioned the
that. I want to share with you
achievements of the country
some inspiring stories from
that have made this year's
different cities of the country.
festivals even more vibrant. In
In Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh,
response to my letter, I have
a unique initiative has been
received messages from many
launched to clean up plastic
citizens of the country. Indeed,
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