“In the calendars and diaries of 1996, 2002, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, there was no picture of Gandhi. So there is no question of Modi replacing Gandhiji’s picture,” the sources said.
“Those stoking the controversy over the issue should realize that during Congress rule of 50 years, the sale of khadi remained restricted to 2 per cent to 7 per cent but in last two years, the sale has seen an unprecedented jump of 34 per cent. This is because of PM’s efforts to popularise khadi,” they added.
The PMO said “Modi is an icon of the youth and the growing popularity of khadi in the world is testimony to this.”
The PMO said the KVIC diary and calendar has photographs of Modi distributing charkha among poor women, they said.
From Agencies, Feature image courtesy newindianexpress
