New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck a "swadeshi" chord in his address to nation today, on September 21, urging citizens to support local products amid the H-1B visa fee hike and the 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian products.

PM Modi said, "Today, knowingly or unknowingly, many foreign products have become a part of our everyday lives... We should buy products that are Made in India, made with the hard work of our country's youth-products that carry the sweat of our sons and daughters."

"Mantra of Swadeshi gave strength to freedom movement, Swadeshi will also strength our quest for prosperity."

PM Modi addressed the nation on the eve of Navratri and just as the restructuring of Goods and ...