Agra, Sept. 19 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday urged citizens to opt for indigenous products during festivals because Bharatiya Jana Sangh leader Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay's Swadeshi mantra forms the basis of a self-reliant India and has the strength to turn the "impossible into possible".

He was addressing the 'Virat Yuva Sammellan' organised as part of four-day Pandit Deendayal Upadhyayay Smriti Mahotsav at Deendayal Dham in Farah town of Mathura district..

Highlighting Upadhyay's belief that India's economic foundation must be rooted in indigenous values, the chief minister noted how millions of artisans and craftsmen found livelihood opportunities through ODOP (One District One Product) and the Vocal for Local movement....