A wave of national pride swept across Gandhinagar as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited his home state on the second day of his Gujarat tour, days after the Indian Army’s swift retaliation to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.
This marked PM Modi’s first visit to Gujarat since the success of ‘Operation Sindoor’, and the reception he received echoed the national mood—spirited, resolute, and deeply patriotic. Enthusiastic crowds lined the streets for his roadshow through Gandhinagar, setting the tone for a high-energy day of public addresses and project launches.
At the iconic Mahatma Mandir, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth ₹5,536 crore, reinforcing Gujarat’s position as a hub of forward-thinking urban innovation.
A Nation Unites Behind Its Armed Forces
Addressing thousands during the 20th anniversary celebration of Gujarat’s Urban Development Mission, Prime Minister Modi took a strong stand on national security. Alluding to critics who often demand proof of military operations, he declared:
“This time, there’s no need to show evidence. The skies themselves are bearing witness.”
His statement drew loud cheers, capturing the public sentiment following India’s decisive military response in Jammu and Kashmir. He likened terrorism to a thorn pricking an otherwise healthy body and affirmed India’s unwavering commitment to uprooting it permanently.
From Patriotism to Progress: A Development Vision Unveiled
Beyond powerful words, the Prime Minister backed his visit with concrete action, launching and inaugurating a series of high-impact urban and infrastructure projects:
Over 22,000 homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, worth ₹1,006 crore.
A new biodiversity park in Surat, developed on reclaimed wasteland along Kankara-Khadi, at a cost of ₹145 crore.
Urban projects totalling ₹1,447 crore across Jamnagar, Ahmedabad, Surat, Gandhinagar, and Junagadh.
Groundbreaking for Phase 3 of the Sabarmati Riverfront, a flagship project in Ahmedabad, with an investment of ₹1,000 crore.
The day also saw key investments in health and revenue sectors:
Projects worth ₹672 crore under the Health and Revenue Departments were launched.
New infrastructure was inaugurated at the U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research, further strengthening Gujarat’s medical facilities.
A Homecoming Charged with Purpose
From Vadodara to Dahod, Bhuj to Ahmedabad, and finally Gandhinagar, PM Modi spoke of witnessing a sea of saffron, fluttering national flags, and an unshakable patriotic spirit. He described the mood as not just emotional, but transformational—echoing across the country as a sign of India’s unity, resolve, and forward momentum.
“Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kashmir, Gujarat—wherever Indians stand today, they stand taller, prouder, and more determined,” Modi said, as he concluded a landmark day in Gujarat.
