Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Ahmedabad in Gujarat from Karnataka’s Mysuru last evening. He was received at the airport by Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The Prime Minister subsequently reached Gandhinagar, where he stayed overnight at Lok Bhavan. 

 

Welcoming the Prime Minister, Governor Devvrat praised his leadership and commitment to national development. He said Mr Modi’s vision of building a developed and self-reliant India by 2047 continued to inspire people across the country. Mr. Devvrat, in a social media post, said that under the guidance of the Prime Minister, Gujarat has emerged as a growth engine of the country’s development. He added that the state has set new benchmarks in natural farming, industrial growth and public welfare.

 

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister’s scheduled visit to the Ambaji Temple in Banaskantha district today, on the occasion of Labh Pancham, which marks the culmination of Diwali celebrations in Gujarat, has been postponed in view of the large number of devotees visiting the shrine during the festive season.

 

According to state authorities, more than 2.5 lakh devotees are visiting the temple every day, and the number is expected to cross five lakh today. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said, the decision to reschedule the visit was taken to ensure that devotees do not face inconvenience due to security arrangements for the Prime Minister.

 

The Ambaji temple is one of the 51 revered Shakti Peeths and attracts devotees from Gujarat and neighbouring states, particularly during the festive season.

 

Gujarat Assembly Speaker Shankarbhai Chaudhary thanked the Prime Minister for giving priority to the convenience of devotees.