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**‘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.*
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/politics/give-up-foreign-jet-kejriwal-targets-pm-after-swadeshi-call/story

**‘Give up foreign jet’: Kejriwal Jabs Modi on 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 for citizens to buy indigenous products. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader questioned why the Prime Minister does not lead by example by using Swadeshi products himself.

“Why don’t you give up the foreign aircraft you travel on daily?” Kejriwal wrote in Hindi, challenging Modi to practice what he preaches.

### Criticism: “People Expect Action, Not Sermons”

Kejriwal further urged PM Modi to back up his Swadeshi push with concrete actions. He questioned why the government hasn’t taken steps to shut down American companies operating in India if it is truly serious about promoting domestic products.

“Why don’t you take some action too? People expect action from their Prime Minister, not sermons,” Kejriwal added.

### Background: Modi’s Push for Self-Reliance

This critique comes in the wake of PM Modi’s recent address to the nation, in which he urged citizens to embrace self-reliance and reduce dependence on foreign goods. Modi’s call is part of a broader vision to make India more self-sufficient and promote domestic industries.

### GST 2.0 Announcement

During his address, PM Modi also announced a major overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), branded as “GST 2.0.” The new tax framework will have two main rates: 5% and 18%. Additionally, ultra-luxury and sin goods will attract a higher tax rate of 40%. The Prime Minister described this rollout as a “GST savings festival,” aimed at easing consumer burdens while boosting domestic consumption and production.

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

On Monday, PM Modi took to X to share a special Navratri message that connected the festival’s spirit with the mantra 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.”*

The Prime Minister called for collective efforts towards building a developed and self-reliant India during this festive season.

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*Stay tuned for more updates on the GST reforms and the Swadeshi movement.*
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/politics/give-up-foreign-jet-kejriwal-targets-pm-after-swadeshi-call/story