Jaipur, Nov 6 (PTI) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Friday visited a market in Jaipur along with his family and purchased earthen lamps and other items from street vendors on the occasion of Dhanteras, promoting the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative.
While Dhanteras is being observed on Friday, Diwali will be celebrated on Sunday.
Sharma visited Bada Bazaar in Mansarovar area in the evening and purchased diyas, puja materials, rangoli items and decorative door hangings from local vendors.
He made payments through UPI, encouraging digital transactions and the purchase of locally made products, according to a release.
During his visit, the chief minister interacted with shopkeepers, street vendors and shoppers and extended greetings on Dhanteras, Chhoti Diwali, Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.
Earlier, members of the local traders’ association welcomed Sharma on his arrival at Bada Bazaar on Kiran Path. PTI SDA KSS
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