There is a huge demand for PM Modi-printed manjhas and kites...
As Makar Sankranti is approaching, Gujarat’s markets are flooded with beautiful and colourful kites sold with the name of PM Modi and his popularised political slogans with people from all over the country.
The Gujarat government also celebrates this festival with great pomp and splendour.
Many types of kites are being sold in the market across the state during this time.
Several social messages are also written on the kites sold in the markets all over the state with slogans popularised by PM Modi such as "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao", "Swachhata Abhiyan" etc.
The impact of PM Modi is also visible in Gujarat as there is a huge surge in demand among the people for buying PM Modi-printed manjhas and kites.
The Kite flying festival in the state has become a major attraction every year in which people not only enjoy themselves by celebrating the occasion together with their families but also propagate social messages as well.
A local shopkeeper Keriwala told the news agency: "This year, the market is not moving at a slow pace as compared to previous years. People are buying fewer kites. I am hopeful that people will buy a lot of kites on weekends."
He further added: "Although there is a demand for several types of colourful kites, for the last few days people have not been buying kites in huge numbers as is normally seen. Apart from this, a charkhi with PM Modi's name is also seen in the market. People are showing their interest towards buying this stuff."
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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