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Gandhi Jayanti 2026: On Mahatma Gandhi’s 157th birth anniversary, PM Narendra Modi urged citizens to embrace the ideals of Swadeshi by buying at least one Khadi product.
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News18•02-10-2026, 11:35
Actresses Redefine Khadi Chic: From Kangana Ranaut to Priyanka Chopra
  • •Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to promote locally made products and purchase Khadi items to honor Mahatma Gandhi's legacy on Gandhi Jayanti.
  • •Kangana Ranaut showcased a simple yet chic Khadi saree with soft stripes and a green border, paired with a cream sleeveless blouse.
  • •Genelia D’Souza stunned in a vibrant floral print Khadi lehenga, creatively draping her dupatta like a saree pallu.
  • •Sonam Kapoor turned heads in a crushed Khadi lehenga in a rust hue, featuring a densely pleated ghera and a broad gold gota-work border.
  • •Priyanka Chopra wore a sixty-year-old vintage Banarasi brocade saree made with silver threads and gold electroplating on Khadi silk, accessorized with a Bulgari choker.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video message on X reflecting on Mahatma Gandhi's contribution and urging citizens to purchase locally made Khadi products to honour his legacy on Gandhi Jayanti 2026.

Priyanka Chopra wore a sixty-year-old vintage Banarasi brocade saree made using silver threads and gold electroplating on Khadi silk. She styled it with a Bulgari choker necklace, statement rings, diamond ear studs, and embellished holographic high heels.

Kangana Ranaut wore a simple yet chic saree featuring soft stripes of pink, orange, and white with a lively green border and blue motifs. She paired it with a sleeveless natural cream-toned Khadi blouse.