New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Invoking Lord Krishna as a symbol of strength and protection and Mahatma Gandhi's charkha as the emblem of swadeshi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged Indians to turn to indigenous products as a shield against mounting US trade tariffs.

"India is empowered by 'Chakradhaari' Lord Krishna and 'Charkhadhari' Mahatma Gandhi," he said, underlining that self-reliance has been a cornerstone of his government's approach.

Modi, who was in Ahmedabad to launch multiple civic projects, called on shopkeepers to display 'Swadeshi Only' boards outside their establishments and urged citizens to buy products only made in India.

Addressing a gathering at the Khodaldham Grounds in Ahmedabad, the Prime Minister reiterated ...