NE NEWS SERVICE
GANDHINAGAR, OCT 24
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting his home state Gujarat for two days beginning from October 30. He will also participate in a programme to celebrate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
On October 30, the Prime Minister will participate in an event in Arathi village, situated within Kheralu assembly region of Mehsana district. His trip to Kheralu is anticipated to be marked by the initiation of new projects and the inauguration of finalised ones.
Meanwhile, party sources said that PM Modi may also address a public rally. It may be recalled that the BJP State President C.R Paatil recently convened a preparatory meeting in the wake of Modi’s visit to the district.
On October 31, the Prime Minister will travel to Ektanagar in Kevadiya, which houses world’s tallest statue — the Statue of Unity (SoU).
The visit aligns with the observance of Ekta Divas (National Unity Day), celebrating the birth anniversary of first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
A grand parade featuring India’s paramilitary forces has also been scheduled for the Prime Minister. It will be a major highlight of the Ekta Divas celebrations, the government sources said.