PM Modi leaves for New Delhi after two day Gujarat visit

16:05 October 31

PM Modi leaves for New Delhi after two day Gujarat visit

PM Modi leaves for New Delhi after two day Gujarat visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on the 2-day visit to Gujarat, left for Delhi on Saturday. Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Vijay Bhai Rupani, Minister of State for Protocol Pradipsinh Jadeja, Ahmedabad Mayor Bijal Patel and Bharatiya Janata Party State President and MP CR Patil Chief Secretary Anil, Director General of Police Ashish Bhatia and others bade farewell to the Prime Minister.

13:06 October 31

PM Modi inaugurates first Seaplane service from Sabarmati Riverfront to Statue of Unity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a seaplane service between the Statue of Unity near Kevadiya in Gujarat's Narmada district and Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad.

Modi inaugurated the service by boarding the twin-engine plane from pond-3 close to Sardar Sarovar Dam.

11:09 October 31

World needs to unite against terrorism, India has always fought against it 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that today, all countries of the world need to unite against terrorism, no one can benefit from terrorism and violence.

"Today, all countries of the world need to unite against terrorism. No one can benefit from terrorism and violence. India has always fought against terrorism," Prime Minister said in Gujarat on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

"The country can never forget that some people were not saddened at the sacrifice of the security personnel during the Pulwama attack. At that time, these people were only doing politics...I request them not to do such politics in the interest of the nation," he added.  

He added that the way the truth (about Pulwama attack in India) has been admitted in the parliament of the neighbouring country, it has exposed the real faces of those who did politics over the incident.

The Prime Minister further stated that 130 crore Indians together honoured the COVID19 warriors in their fight against this pandemic.

"The way the country has proved its collective potential during this time is unprecedented," he added.  

Speaking about boosting tourism here, PM Modi said, "A seaplane service from Sardar Sarovar to Sabarmati riverfront will be started today. This will help boost tourism in this area. All these efforts are going to increase tourism in this area too. Tribal people are getting equal chances of employment. I congratulate the Government of Gujarat and the people of the state for these achievements."

"Many new sites like Jungle Safari Park, Ekta Mall, Children's Nutrition Park, Arogya Van have been launched here in Kevadia. In the coming time, on the banks of 'Maa Narmada', not only India but this place is going to make its place on the tourism map of the whole world," he added.  

Prime Minister Modi also said that the country is establishing new dimensions of unity as Jammu and Kashmir has moved on a new path of development.

"Today, Kashmir has moved on a new path of development...Whether it is the restoration of peace in the Northeast, or the steps being taken for development there, today the country is establishing new dimensions of unity," said PM Modi. "Sardar Patel gave the present form to India by making the diversity of the country, power of free India by uniting the hundreds of princely states of the country. In 2014, we all started celebrating his birthday as a festival of the unity of India," he added.

The Prime Minister continued saying that the entire country is paying reverence to the Iron Man of the country, Sardar Patel today.

"Today, once again, this country is repeating its pledge for the progress of the country under Sardar Patel's guidance," he added.

"The country has also seen the expansion of the 'Yagna' to restore the cultural glory of India by Sardar Patel by rebuilding Somnath, in Ayodhya. Today, the country has witnessed the Supreme Court's decision on the Ram temple and is also seeing the grand Ram temple being built," said PM Modi.  

The Prime Minister further said only a self-sufficient country can be confident of its progress as well as its security.

"Therefore, today the country is moving towards becoming self-sufficient in the field of defense as well. Not only this, India's views and attitudes have also changed on the borders," said PM Modi.  

"Today those eyeing the land of India are getting a befitting reply. Today's India is building hundreds of kilometers of roads, dozens of bridges, many tunnels on the borders. Today's India is fully prepared to protect its sovereignty and honor," he added.  

Amidst these efforts, there are many challenges which India, and the whole world, are facing today, PM Modi stated.

10:02 October 31

Prime Minister said that the country is establishing new dimensions of unity as Jammu and Kashmir has moved on a new path of development.

"Today, Kashmir has moved on a new path of development...Whether it is the restoration of peace in the Northeast, or the steps being taken for development there, today the country is establishing new dimensions of unity," Prime Minister said in Gujarat on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

"Sardar Patel gave the present form to India by making the diversity of the country, power of free India by uniting the hundreds of princely states of the country. In 2014, we all started celebrating his birthday as a festival of the unity of India," he added.

The Prime Minister continued saying that the entire country is paying reverence to the Iron Man of the country, Sardar Patel today.

"Today, once again, this country is repeating its pledge for the progress of the country under Sardar Patel's guidance," he added.

09:51 October 31

Pulwama attack was politicised by some: PM Modi

Addressing people on the occasion of birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, PM Modi, said the country can never forget that some people were not saddened by the sacrifice of the security personnel during the Pulwama attack. At that time, these people were only doing politics...I request them not to do such politics in the interest of the nation.

08:57 October 31

PM witnesses 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' parade on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

08:21 October 31

PM Modi pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary at Statue of Unity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat.

The day is also observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) across the country. The Prime Minister also attended the 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' parade on this occasion.  

PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent lockdown in March, to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, celebrating the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.

He will address 428 Officer Trainees belonging to various Civil Services currently undergoing the Foundation Course at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie through video conference. The Prime Minister will also launch the seaplane service connecting the Statue of Unity in Kevadia with Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad.

Earlier today the Prime Minister tweeted, "A humble tribute to Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the pioneer of national unity and integrity, on his birth anniversary. Tributes to the great Sardar Patel on his Jayanti."

Sardar Patel, who is credited with uniting all 562 princely states of the pre-independent country to build the Republic of India, passed away on December 15, 1950

06:31 October 31

Modi's day 2 in Gujarat: PM to inaugurate India's first seaplane service

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his second day of the visit in Gujarat is scheduled to pay tribute to former Deputy Prime Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 145th birth anniversary.

The PM will also inaugurate India's first seaplane service between Statue of Unity site to Sabarmati riverfront.

The seaplane - a twin Otter 300 will be operated by SpiceJet according to a release from the Defence wing, PTI reported.

Following the inauguration, the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), the Gujarat Police and Ekta Diwas Parade will be held.

PM is later scheduled to interact with Civil Services probationers via video conferencing.  

On his first day in Gujarat, the PM inaugurated 17 new projects including Arogya Van, Ekta Mall, Children Nutrition Park, Sardar Patel Zoological Park or Jungle Safari, and a boat ride.

(With inputs from agencies.)