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Grand start to Navratri festivities across Gujarat

Published By : Admin | October 5, 2013 | 21:04 IST
"Navratri festivities commence across Gujarat"
"Narendra Modi joins Navratri Festivities in Ahmedabad"

The 9-day Navratri celebrations got off to a grand start on Saturday 5th October 2013. Attending the celebrations in Ahmedabad Shri Narendra Modi extended his greetings for the auspicious festival and said that this is a festival observed all over India with great Bhakti. He shared that many people also fast during these days.

Shri Modi said that the celebration of festivals such as Navratri and Kite flying have showcased the strength of Gujarat to the world. He stated that through this Gujarat has made a mark for itself on the world stage and for which it is getting the benefits in every sphere. Narendra Modi also said that these festivals have become a festival of the youth and he wished everyone for a great festival ahead.

Shri Narendra Modi joins celebrations at the inauguration Navratri Festival 2013

Tourism Minister Saurabhbhai Patel pointed that Gujarat is a state where life is a celebration and he talked about how Garba created a global identity across the world. 

Also present on the occasion were Revenue Minister Smt. Anandiben Patel, Sports Minister Shri Ramanlal Vora, Minister of State Shri Pradeepsinh Jadeja, Rajya Sabha MP Shri Parimal Nathwani, Chief Secretary Shri Varesh Sinha, Shri Bhagyesh Jha among others were present on the occasion.

Navratri festivities commence across Gujarat

Narendra Modi joins Navratri Festivities in Ahmedabad

Grand start to Navratri festivities across Gujarat

Shri Narendra Modi joins celebrations at the inauguration Navratri Festival 2013

Shri Narendra Modi joins celebrations at the inauguration Navratri Festival 2013

Navratri festivities commence across Gujarat

Shri Narendra Modi joins celebrations at the inauguration Navratri Festival 2013

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh. "India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji," Shri Modi stated. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi remarked that Dr. Manmohan Singh rose from humble origins to become a respected economist. As our Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years. His interventions in Parliament were also insightful. As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives.

“Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji and I interacted regularly when he was PM and I was the CM of Gujarat. We would have extensive deliberations on various subjects relating to governance. His wisdom and humility were always visible.

In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the family of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, his friends and countless admirers. Om Shanti."