NE NEWS SERVICE
DWARKA, FEB 25
Claiming that the double engine governments at Centre and in Gujarat have prioritized the development of the state, Prime Ministeri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs 4,150 crores in Dwarka, Gujarat on Sunday.
Divine moments from a very special Dwarka visit. pic.twitter.com/8fTWiqjtB1
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 25, 2024
The Prime Minister dedicated to the nation Sudarshan Setu connecting Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka, pipeline project at Vadinar and Rajkot-Okha, Rajkot-Jetalsar-Somnath and Jetalsar-Wansjaliya Rail Electrification projects. He laid the foundation stone for the widening of Dhoraji-Jamkandorna-Kalavad section of NH-927, Regional Science Center at Jamnagar and Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) system installation at Sikka Thermal Power Station, Jamnagar.
- PM lays foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 4,150 cr in Dwarka
- Dedicates Sudarshan Setu connecting Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka
- Dedicates pipeline project at Vadinar and Rajkot-Okha
- Dedicates Rajkot-Jetalsar-Somnath and Jetalsar-Wansjaliya Rail Electrification projects
- Lays foundation stone for widening of Dhoraji-Jamkandorna-Kalavad section of NH-927
- Lays foundation stone for Regional Science Center at Jamnagar
- Lays foundation stone for Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) system installation at Sikka Thermal Power Station
- The under-construction New Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu is India’s first vertical lift bridge
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister bowed to the land of Lord Krishna Dwarka Mai, where he is placed as Dwarkadheesh. He recalled the prayers that he offered this morning at the temple and underlined the deep importance of the teerth in the religious life of the nation As Aadi Shankaracharya established one of the four ‘peeths’ i.e. Sharda peet. He also mentioned the glory of Nageshwar Jyotirling, Rukmani Devi Mandir. He also remembered his recent opportunities to visit many places of faith in the course of ‘Rashtra Kaaj’.
Hon'ble @PMOIndia Shri. @narendramodi ji went underwater, in the deep sea, and prayed at the site of submerged city of Dwarka.This is the ancient city linked closely with Bhagwan Shri Krishna and was a hub of grandeur and prosperity.
Congratulations Hon'ble @PMOIndia… pic.twitter.com/LJB2RCCjA5
— Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan (மோடியின் குடும்பம் ) (@DrTamilisai4BJP) February 25, 2024
The Prime Minister talked about the unforgettable moment when today he went down the depths of the sea to offer prayers at the submerged city of Dwarka. The Prime Minister dwelled on the archaeological and scriptural importance. He mentioned the belief that the Dwarka was constructed by Bhagwan Vishwakarma himself. The City of Dwarka, the Prime Minister said, was an example of great town planning.
Prayed at the Dwarkadhish Temple in Beyt Dwarka. pic.twitter.com/Or5PGV5xHU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 25, 2024
“As I descended to the submerged city a sense of grandeur of divinity engulfed me. I offered my prayers and I offered peacock feathers which I had carried with me. This was a fullfilment of the desire that was there for years. Since the time I heard about the submerged city of Dwarka, I always wanted to go and have Darshan,” the Prime Minister said, overwhelmed with the divine experience.
The vibrancy of Rajkot is exceptional. Speaking at the launch of development works pertaining to healthcare, connectivity, energy and tourism sectors. https://t.co/2RCYLLTTUv
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 25, 2024
Emphasizing that visuals of India’s potential in the 21st century kept appearing before him when he was offering prayers at the submerged city of Dwarka, the Prime Minister said it has further strengthened his resolve for the creation of a Viksit Bharat.
The Prime Minister mentioned inaugurating Sudarshan Setu earlier in the day and recalled laying its foundation stone 6 years ago. He informed that the bridge will connect Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka island, thereby increasing connectivity for Dwarkadheesh’s darshan while also adding to the divinity of the region. Highlighting the confidence to inaugurate the projects whose foundation stone was laid by the Prime Minister himself, he said, “This is Modi’s guarantee.”
Terming Sudarshan Setu an engineering marvel, the Prime Minister called upon the engineering fraternity to analyze the bridge and its technicalities as he congratulated the citizens on the inauguration.
Highlighting the difficulties faced by the citizens of Dwarka and Beyt Dwarka due to dependence on ferries and long road travels while also being troubled by the closure of ferry services during high tides, the Prime Minister recalled the people’s request for a bridge during his time as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. He expressed delight that the work taken up by present Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has been accomplished and lauded his resolve.
“With the blessings of Lord Shri Krishna, I followed his directions and fulfilled my responsibility”, an elated Prime Minister said. He drew attention to the fact that the electricity consumption for lighting the bridge will be generated from the solar panels fitted to it. He informed that Sudarshan Setu has a total of 12 tourist galleries giving an expansive view of the ocean. “I visited these galleries today and it is indeed Sudarshaniya,” PM Modi added.
The Prime Minister praised the commitment of the people of Dwarka towards the Swachhta Mission and asked them to maintain the level of cleanliness that is getting worldwide attention.
Recalling opposition to his guarantee of New India, the Prime Minister said that people are seeing the emergence of New India right in front of their eyes
The Prime Minister recalled his promise of not letting anyone loot the country when he was elected to power in 2014. “Scams worth thousands of crores which used to take place during the previous governments have all been stopped now”, he remarked, underlining that the nation has leapfrogged to become the 5th largest economy in 10 years. As a result, the Prime Minister said, one can witness the reemergence of places of divine faith and pilgrimage on one hand while the development of new India through mega projects on the other. He gave examples of the Sudarshan Setu, India’s longest cable-based in Gujarat, the country’s longest sea bridge in Mumbai, the magnificent bridge built on Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir, the under-construction New Pamban Bridge which is India’s first vertical lift bridge in Tamil Nadu and India’s longest river bridge in Assam. “Such modern connectivity is the way to build a prosperous and strong nation”, he added.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and State BJP chief and MP C R Patil were present on the occasion among others.
