Chief of Swadeshi Jagaran Mancha visits cane & bamboo cluster in Karimganj

Jan. 9: Annada Shankar Panigrahi, Akhil Bharatiya Sangharsh Vahini Promukh of Swadeshi Jagaran Mancha visited the cane & bamboo cluster in Karimganj on Saturday and interacted with the local artisans there. He laid emphasis upon the concept of Atmanirbhar Bharat and the empowerment of the local artisans keeping in tune with the appeal of ‘vocal for local’ as emphasised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Addressing the local artisans in Karimganj, Annada Shankar Panigrahi- Akhil Bharatiya Sangharsh Vahini Promukh of Swadeshi Jagaran Mancha (SJM) briefed about the aims and objectives of the mancha and highlighted the many agitations and movements by SJM for safeguarding the interest of indigenous trade and businesses which provide livelihood to crores of people all throughout the nation. He also emphasised upon boycotting the goods produced by China and adopt the indigenous products which will not only help in the equilateral distribution of wealth but also strengthen the economy and security of India.

It needs mention here that the Cachar district committee of ‘Swadeshi Jagaran Mancha’ formed on Friday in the presence of Annada Shankar Panigrahi. The committee was formed with Santanu Sutradhar as Cachar Jila Sanjojok, Samrat Dutta as Sohor Sanjojok, Sandipan Dutta Purkayastha as Prachar Promukh, Manish Kumath as Samparka Promukh, Pramod Sharma and Rajat Baran Dam as members. The committee will initiate the swadeshi movement in Cachar and spearhead a campaign to promote awareness of indigenous goods and help businesses to work towards the realisation of that motive.

The Swadeshi Jagaran Manch is a political and cultural organisation founded in 1991. It is an affiliate of the Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh that deals with economic issues. Representatives of five national level organisations including BMS, ABVP, BKS, Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP) & Sahkar Bharatitook this decision in the presence of Dottopant Thengdi, founder of BMS. Promotion of Swadeshi products, arranging help in development of professionals, cultural & value oriented Indian Corporate Structure, a monthly magazine in Hindi as well as in English, intellectual support center and awards to master craftsmen & producers for excellent Swadeshi Products are some of the dimensions in which SJM has worked.