Sat Sharma, Ashok Koul inaugurate Swadeshi Mela

Srinagar, Dec 20: President, J&K BJP and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma accompanied by Ashok Koul, J&K BJP General Secretary (Organisation) and other senior party leaders inaugurated the Swadeshi Mela at Polo View, here.

J&K BJP General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra, Anwar Khan, Secretaries Mudassir Wani and Arif Raja, District President Srinagar Salman Sheikh, Bilal Parray, and other party leaders were present on the occasion. Thousands of enthusiastic people from all walks of life thronged the venue, showcasing overwhelming public support and appreciation for the initiative, said a press release.

In a strong push towards realizing the vision of a self-reliant India, the two-day Swadeshi Mela is being organized on December 20 and 21 with the objective of promoting indigenous products, local artisans, traditional skills, and cultural heritage.

The Swadeshi Mela featured an impressive display of Kashmiri handicrafts, artworks, Pashmina products, dry fruits, spices, pherans, carpets, silver jewelry, local cuisine, and vibrant folk music. The event aims to promote local culture, boost indigenous industries, and pave the way for an economically sustainable and self-reliant local society.

Addressing the gathering, while inaugurating the Mela, Sat Sharma said that the Swadeshi Mela is a living example of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, where local production, local markets, and local talent are strengthened to build a robust national economy.