MP: CM Mohan Yadav interacts with traders and people at ‘Savings Festival’ in Bhopal's Chowk Bazaar, purchases Swadeshi goods at next-gen GST reforms awareness program
Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that the dream of a self-reliant and developed India will be a reality soon. Every citizen of the country must become an equal partner in this endeavor. Dr. Yadav said that PM Modi has given the people of India a gift of savings by reducing GST rates. This initiative by the central government is like a Diwali gift for the citizens.
The Chief Minister was interacting with traders and the general public during the "Savings Festival," a promotional event for next-generation GST reforms, held in the historic Chowk Bazaar of Bhopal on Monday.
CM Mohan Yadav walked through the market from the Somwara area police outpost to Deepali Saree House, applying “GST Savings Festival” stickers at shops and engaging warmly with shopkeepers and customers. Women buyers were especially pleased by the GST rate cuts and expressed their joy by offering sweets to the CM.
CM purchased Swadeshi garments and apparel from several establishments and interacted with customers and citizens shopping in the market. During the walk, shopkeepers and the public welcomed the CM with flowers.
Speaking to the traders, Dr. Yadav emphasized that the newly implemented GST rate cuts, effective nationwide from today, will bring savings and prosperity to the people. He noted that this move, starting from the first day of Sharadiya Navratri, is being celebrated as a GST Savings Festival across the country.
The CM appealed to everyone to adopt Swadeshi products, stating that the path to a self-reliant India can only be paved by prioritizing local goods. Under the leadership of PM Modi, the central government's move is a historic and far-reaching step toward building a self-reliant and developed India, which will prove to be a milestone in the future.
Dr. Yadav also discussed the GST cuts with traders and congratulated them by offering sweets. He visited Vijayvargiya Jewellers in Chowk Bazaar, where he was welcomed with sweets. During his walk, he visited stores including Manyavar, Riwaj, Janki Saree, Dhara Jewellers, Satyam Fabrics, and Deepali Saree House, placing GST Savings Festival stickers in all shops and informing owners about the new GST rates.
He extended Navratri and Dussehra greetings to shopkeepers and customers, purchased clothes for himself, requested a proper bill, and paid via UPI—promoting digital payments. Dr. Yadav called on everyone to spread awareness of the new GST rates and help make the campaign a success.
Dialogue with Trade, Commercial, and Social Organizations
After his market visit, CM interacted with representatives of various trade, commercial, and social organizations at Motilal Mannulal Dharmshala. He extended advance Diwali greetings and said the reduction in GST rates would increase public savings and enhance their purchasing power. This increased demand would revive markets and ultimately provide more economic resources for welfare and development programs.
CM emphasized that “Swadeshi is the foundation of national and state development.” Swadeshi was a powerful weapon during the freedom struggle, and by adopting it again, India can move from being the fourth to the third-largest economy in the world.
Dr. Yadav got the traders to chant: "Say it with pride—this is Swadeshi!" He also extended greetings for Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti to the Agarwal community and others. The Bhopal Chamber of Commerce presented a memento to the CM.
Visit to 'Curfew Wali Mata' Temple
CM Mohan Yadav began his Chowk Bazaar visit with a darshan and puja at the Curfew Wali Mata Temple, on the occasion of Ghatasthapana marking the start of Sharadiya Navratri. He performed Kanya Pujan, seeking blessings from young girls considered to be representations of the goddess.
During his market visit, he played the damru (a small drum) to express joy, placed posters highlighting the gift of reduced GST rates at shops, and was welcomed with flower showers at various locations.
Those present during the market walk included Bhopal MP Alok Sharma, MLA Bhagwan Das Sabnani, Bhopal Mayor Malti Rai, Social worker Ravindra Yati, Rahul Kothari, public representatives and various business and trade organization members.
The representatives of different business organizations warmly welcomed the Chief Minister during the dialogue.