Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar called upon the nation to embrace economic nationalism, urging the industry, trade, and commerce sectors to prioritise local production. The Vice President was speaking at an event in Nellore today.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Dhankhar emphasised the concept of economic nationalism as a facet of Swadeshi and urged people to be vocal for local. He highlighted the negative impact of unnecessary imports on the economy, including the drain of foreign exchange and the loss of job opportunities for local workers.

Mr. Dhankar appealed to the industry to resolve this issue by supporting local production and fostering entrepreneurship. The Vice President underscored the critical need for optimal consumption of natural resources, urging citizens to use resources based on necessity rather than financial power. He called for a collective effort to prioritise the nation’s well-being over political, personal, and economic interests.

The Vice President also released the book Venkaiah Naidu: A Statesman, a pictorial biography of former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu. Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.