BJP Announces Khadi Fair On October 2-3 To Mark Gandhi Jayanti

BJP district president MMN Parusurama Raju announced that ‘Khadi Santha’ (Khadi Fair) will be organised on October 2 and 3 at the Sri Karaka Chettu Polamamba Kalyana Mandapam as part of the nationwide ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’.

Fair linked to Gandhi Jayanti and Modi’s public life milestone

Mr. Parusurama Raju said the programme is being held to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s completion of 25 years in public life and to commemorate Gandhi Jayanti.

He released the poster of the fair at a media conference on Wednesday.

Speaking at the event, he said the fair aims to raise public awareness about ideas associated with Mahatma Gandhi, including ‘Swachh Bharat’ and handloom.

Appeal to support indigenous products

Mr. Parusurama Raju urged citizens to use indigenous products, linking the appeal to Prime Minister Modi’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India).

He also called upon people to stand in support of artisans and promoted the slogan, “Swadeshi in every home.”

According to him, the event is being organised with the motto: “Let us embrace indigenous products, let us build a self-reliant India.”

The fair’s stated focus brings together khadi, handloom, Swachh Bharat, support for artisans and the broader call for self-reliance through indigenous products.

Published - October 01, 2026 12:11 am IST.

Source: The Hindu