Delhi

XNew Delhi: Delhi’s Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Sunday urged citizens to celebrate a “Swadeshi wali Diwali,” calling Khadi the “soul of our nation” and a symbol of both employment and environmental sustainability. He was speaking at Khadi Utsav 2025 (Vastrakatha 2.0), organised by the Delhi Khadi and Village Industries Board at INA Dilli Haat.

“Khadi is not just fabric, it represents dignity of labour and the heartbeat of rural India,” Sirsa said. “Every meter of Khadi we wear strengthens the hands of our artisans and supports the environment. The global fashion industry is one of the most polluting sectors, Khadi, on the other hand, is sustainable and planet-friendly.”

The event featured a Khadi fashion show by students of Miranda House, Hindu College, Khalsa Col

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