SaralnamaThe Rajasthan government announced a 50% discount on khadi clothes for Gandhi Jayanti. However, customers in Bharatpur are not receiving this benefit. The Congress party claims the BJP government has not refunded rebate amounts to khadi institutions for two years. They demand immediate intervention to restart the scheme, which was initiated by former CM Ashok Gehlot to boost khadi production and make it more accessible. The discount allowed customers to buy khadi at half price. To avail of the discount when it resumes, visit a khadi store with valid ID proof. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 04:45 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Rajasthan government announced a 50% discount on khadi clothes for Gandhi Jayanti on 2 Oct
- However, customers in Bharatpur are not receiving this benefit
- The Congress party claims the BJP government has not refunded rebate amounts to khadi institutions for two years