Sat Sharma calls for mass movement on Swadeshi, Atma Nirbharta in India’s journey to 3rd largest economy

Jammu, 01 Oct: India’s path to 3rd largest economy lies in adoption of Swadeshi products and promotion of Atma Nirbharta in day-to-day life, stated Sat Sharma.
Jammu & Kashmir BJP President Sat Sharma (CA), accompanied by party Convenor for Atma Nirbhar Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan Sanjita Dogra (General Secretary, J&K BJP), and Abhiyan Committee members Rekha Mahajan (Vice-President, J&K BJP) and Arun Sharma (Secretary, J&K BJP), was addressing a press conference today at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.
Extending his greetings on the auspicious occasion of Mahanavmi, Sat Sharma wished for peace, prosperity, and harmony in Jammu & Kashmir.
Elaborating on the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan, Sharma said the campaign was initiated on September 25, the birth anniversary of Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay, and will continue till December 25, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister, Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He emphasized that the Abhiyan is focused on the mission of Vocal for Local, which is key to achieving true self-reliance.
“Vocal for Local will ensure India secures the number one position in the global economy. The path to Atma Nirbharta rests upon the participation of villages, the poor, women, farmers, and youth. Our aim is to ensure a self-sufficient Bharat,” he asserted.
Sat Sharma reminded that BJP’s commitment to Atma Nirbhar Bharat dates back to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh era, when Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay championed decentralization and the promotion of Swadeshi. He highlighted that the mission of self-reliance gained true momentum during the COVID pandemic. He said that it was feared that India would suffer like other nations, but instead, India developed vaccines, masks, ventilators, and medicines, and exported them to nearly 100 countries. That was the first major step of true Atma Nirbharta in modern times, he said.
Today, the time has come to regain our rightful position as the world’s economic capital, he said.
Referring to Operation Sindoor, he described it as a proud moment for India that showcased the nation’s indigenous technology and commitment to self-reliance.
“Today India has become the world’s fourth-largest economy, with a GDP crossing 4 trillion dollars. We are moving swiftly towards the third place. This has been achievable only through enhanced self-reliance and the Vocal for Local campaign,” Sharma said, adding that the BJP has undertaken this campaign in mission mode on the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He announced that BJP cadre will reach every sector over the next three months to transform the Abhiyan into a mass movement.
Appealing to the people, Sat Sharma urged citizens to maximize the use of locally made products and minimize reliance on imports. This will strengthen local industries, boost India’s export capacity, and contribute to national prosperity, he said and further called for promoting Swadeshi products, adopting Khadi in daily life, and beginning the mission from homes and society itself.
Sharma also described the recent GST modifications as an important milestone in promoting local production and ensuring a favorable ecosystem for indigenous businesses.