'Whenever India faced war or ...': PM Modi calls for public responsibility amid Middle East crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged collective national efforts to reduce import dependence and strengthen India's global supply chain position.
Amidst global uncertainty and Middle East conflict concerns, he appealed to citizens to minimize foreign currency spending and support domestic manufacturing.
Modi drew parallels to past national crises, emphasizing historical citizen unity in response to government appeals.
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