Jammu, Oct. 22 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rohiin Chandan proudly stated that India's retail sector has achieved a historic milestone, recording unprecedented sales of Rs.6.05 lakh crore during this year's Diwali festival, a remarkable 25% increase from the previous year. This surge, comprising Rs.5.40 lakh crore in goods and Rs.65,000 crore in services, underscores the nation's robust economic momentum and the resounding success of the 'Vocal for Local' initiative championed by PM Narendra Modi. "Those who call India a 'dead economy,' look at this: the people of India have spent Rs.5.40 lakh crore on goods alone during the Diwali festival, surpassing Pakistan's entire annual budget and the total GDP of 86 countries. This is a te...