<h1>Chief minister launches Diwali mela promoting swadeshi, self-reliance and family unity; nationwide pledge on local manufacturing till Dec 25</h1> A state chief minister inaugurated a Diwali mela promoting purchase of domestic products under themes of self-reliance and family unity, aligning the initiative with a national vision for economic development by 2047. The official linked the swadeshi call to historical movements and urged support for locally made goods produced by youth, praised event organisers, and commemorated national leaders' birth anniversaries. A nationwide pledge campaign to promote domestic manufacturing will run until December 25, and a minister credited recent GST rate simplification as a festive relief for citizens.