India, Sept. 22 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday marked the beginning of Navratri 2025 with greetings and a festive message that tied spiritual devotion to economic empowerment. Linking the occasion to the government's newly launched "GST Utsav," he urged citizens to embrace both savings and self-reliance.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "This Navratri holds special significance. Along with the GST Savings Festival, the mantra of self-reliance will gain new energy during this period. Let us come together in collective efforts to fulfil the resolve of a developed and self-reliant India."

On Sunday, PM Modi announced the launch of the nationwide GST Utsav from the first day of Navratri, describing it as a festival of sav...