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Regarding trust, or the lack of it, between the government and the people, Modi said the said traders were often looked upon as thieves, particularly by the tax authorities, and that this was not the way to treat them.

"People should rely on each other. That should be the way ahead. After that if there are any loopholes, law is there to take care of it."

Modi also criticised the foreign policy of the country towards overseas trade and said: "Our external affairs ministry is working in an old fashioned way. The trend of running the nation from Delhi must stop. They must think of trade diplomacy and commerce."

He said it was also important to recognise the strength of every state.

Modi, currently the Gujarat chief minister, also said the manufacturing industries in the country must also improve, as it will boost the purchasing power capacity of the people, essential for traders to flourish.

"Manufacturing activities will have to be given a push. And the government will have to take strong measures to improve manufacturing in the country. There will then be a chain that will be set up and improve linkages."

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