Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti (October 2nd), acknowledging that Gandhi's thoughts have inspired the entire world and remain relevant when connected with humanity. The Prime Minister specifically highlighted Mahatma Gandhi's emphasis on adopting Swadeshi principles, identifying Khadi as the foremost among them. Modi made a direct appeal to citizens, urging them to purchase at least one Khadi product on October 2nd and to take pride in calling it Swadeshi. He expressed the hope that Gandhi's timeless message would continue to guide Indian society toward improvement and contribute to the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India). The message was disseminated through the Prime Minister's Office press release and was also shared on the Prime Minister's official Twitter account.