Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today evening arrived on a few hours long visit to Amedabad city in Gujarat. He was welcomed on Sardar Patel International Airport by Governor, Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister among others. Shri Modi drove straight away to a reception function organized outside the GUJSAIL terminal of airport.

Ahmedabad: PM Narendra Modi today said that the prestige of India and Indians has increased across the world and people look with a sense of pride at Indian passport holders now.
Addressing a function organized in his honour at the airport here soon after his arrival here for a brief visit to home-state Gujarat, Modi said, the prestige of India and its acceptability has increased across the globe.

He said that when he visited the United Nations after becoming PM for the first time and his proposal regarding international Yoga day was accepted quickly, he felt that the whole world was looking towards India eagerly. And now when he visited the UN again after his electoral win in 2019, it seemed that all the nations in the world have accepted India. The world has a hope that India would have a major role in whatever change that was possible.

He also said that during an event organized by the king of Jordan, who comes in the direct lineage of Prophet Mohammed, the king had expressed similar views on terrorism which was a matter a pride for India.

PM Modi also talked about the recently held ‘Howdy Modi’ event in Houston of the US and said that long presence of President Donald Trump during it was also a success of India and Indians. He said that along with Democrats, republican leaders were also present in the event.

‘Today the honour of Indians living abroad and that of the Indian passport has also increased. The whole world now looked at Indian passport with a sense of pride,’ he said.

Modi also thanked president Trump again and also the Mayor of Houston for successful Howdy Modi event. He said that the fact that president Trump took a round of the venue holding his hand without caring for security, showed that the power and credit of India has increased.

Modi said that the honour of India and Indians would increase in the proportion he took the country to newer heights.

PM Modi later visited Sabarmati Ashram here and would address a conference of Sarpanchs at Sabamati riverfront and visit the venue of Navratri event at GMDC ground here before returning to Delhi.

 

PM Modi at Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram

 

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the historic Sabarmati Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 150 th birth anniversary.

PM Modi who arrived here this evening reached the Ashram after attending an event held in his honour at the airport.

The Ashram, situated on the western bank of river Sabarmati in Ranip area of the city was Gandhiji’s residence from 1917 to 1930 (till the historic Dandi march) and was witness to many historic meetings and strategy making for the freedom struggle.

Modi garlanded a bust of Bapu in the Ashram premises with the traditional cotton garland. He visited the Hriday Kunj, the residence of Gandhiji in the Ashram, the modern center where things, records and photographs related to Bapu have been kept.

He spent around 20 to 30 minutes in the Ashram. Governor Acharya Devvrat and CM Vijay Rupani were also present on the occasion.

 

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates Swachh Bharat Diwas 2019

Pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram

Unveils Postal Stamp and Silver Coin based on Mahatma Gandhi’s life

Interacts with children and volunteers at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

 

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Swachh Bharat Diwas 2019 in Ahmedabad today. He released postage stamp and silver coin to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He also distributed the Swachh Bharat Puraskar to the winners. Earlier in the day, he paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram. He  visited the Magan Niwas (Charkha Gallery) and interacted with the children there.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi while addressing a gathering of Sarpanches at the ‘Swachh Bharat Diwas’ programme said that the entire world is commemorating 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the event has been made more memorable after UN released a postal stamp on Gandhiji a few days back. He said that he had the opportunity to visit Sabarmati Ashram many times in his  lifetime and today like every other time got new energy there as well.

 

PM Modi said that today, the villages have declared themselves free from open defecation and he congratulated every countryman, especially those living in villages, Sarpanches and all those who have worked for ‘Swachata’. He added that irrespective of age, social and economic status, everyone has contributed in this pledge of cleanliness, dignity and respect. He said that  today the world is amazed by this success of ours and they are rewarding us. Entire world is amazed that India has provided toilet facilities to more than 60 crore population in 60 months by constructing more than 11 crore toilets, he added.

 

Public participation and voluntarism has been the hallmark of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and the reason for its success, the PM said. He thanked the entire country for the whole hearted support provided for the mission. Stressing on the importance of public participation, Prime Minister said that collective efforts are essential for the success of important government initiatives like Jal Jeevan Mission and eliminating single use plastic by 2022.

 

Prime Minister said that his Government is committed towards realizing the dreams of Mahatma Gandhi. In this context, he mentioned about the initiatives of the government to ensure self-reliance, provide Ease of Living, and taking development to the last mile. He urged the public to take a resolution for the betterment of the nation and strive hard to make it successful. He added that such 130 crore resolutions can bring about a massive transformation.

 

PM Modi attends Navratri festival in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Ahmedabad: PM Narendra Modi today participated in the main state level Navratri event in his home state and performed puja and aarti.

Wearing white Kurta Pajama and maroon chundari print scarf, PM Modi who was on a brief visit of Gujarat this evening, arrived the GMDC ground here where the Vibrant Navratri event is being organized.

He performed aarti and puja and later went to the stage to see the Garba. Noted Singer Kirtidan Gadhvi sung special garba on cleanliness on the occasion.

After spending around half an hour PM Modi left for the airport at around 10 pm for return to Delhi.

Governor Acharya Devvrat, CM Vijay Rupani, DyCM Nitin Patel, tourism minister Jawahar Chawda and Mayor Bijalben were also present on the occasion.

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