Madhya Pradesh Minister Continues Family Tradition on Dhanteras

Kailash Vijayvargiya, a cabinet minister in Madhya Pradesh, upholds a cherished family tradition by selling rations at his ancestral shop during Dhanteras. The shop, established by his father, has been a cornerstone for three generations of customers. Dhanteras marks the auspicious start of the Diwali festival.

Madhya Pradesh's cabinet minister, Kailash Vijayvargiya, honored a longstanding family tradition by retailing rations at his ancestral grocery store during Dhanteras celebrations on Tuesday. Located in his hometown, the store has been a heritage site since his father's time, evolving over the years into a sizable establishment.

Speaking to reporters, Vijayvargiya expressed pride in the legacy, noting that their client base now spans three generations, including daughters-in-law and their children. The minister emphasized the familial bond with customers, marking them as extended family and expressing joy in maintaining this unique tradition.

Vijayvargiya also acknowledged the shop's vital role in sustaining his family's livelihood, reiterating his mother's sentiment of the shop being their provider. This act of selling rations on Dhanteras reinforces the festival's spirit of prosperity, as the day kicks off the Diwali festivities, celebrated nationwide with zeal.