‘Give up…foreign jet’: Kejriwal jabs Modi on buy Swadeshi call

**‘Give up foreign jet’: Kejriwal jabs Modi on Buy Swadeshi call**

*By Snehil Singh | Sep 22, 2025, 02:11 pm*

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has taken a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call to buy indigenous products. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader questioned why PM Modi does not follow his own advice by using Swadeshi products himself.

Writing in Hindi, Kejriwal said, “The foreign aircraft you travel on daily, why not give it up?” He further challenged the Prime Minister, saying people expect concrete action rather than just sermons.

Kejriwal pressed Modi on why, if he is serious about promoting Swadeshi, he has not taken steps to shut down American companies operating in India. “Why don’t you take some action too? People expect action from their prime minister, not sermons,” he added.

This critique comes shortly after PM Modi’s address to the nation on Sunday, where he urged citizens to embrace self-reliance and reduce dependence on foreign goods.

### GST 2.0 Announcement

During his address, PM Modi announced a significant overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, dubbed ‘GST 2.0.’ The new framework introduces two primary tax rates of 5% and 18%. Meanwhile, ultra-luxury and sin goods will attract a higher tax rate of 40%.

Describing the rollout as a “GST saving festival,” Modi emphasized that the reforms aim to ease consumer burdens while boosting domestic consumption and production.

### Navratri Message: Linking Festival with Self-Reliance

On Monday, PM Modi took to X once more to share his Navratri message, connecting the festival’s spirit to the theme of self-reliance. He wrote:

_”This time, the auspicious occasion of Navratri is very special. Along with the GST savings festival, the mantra of self-reliance will gain new energy during this period.”_

He called upon citizens to come together for the collective goal of building a developed and self-reliant India.

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*Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding political exchange and the implications of the new GST framework.*
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