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Faced hostility from Centre when I was CM: Modi in Gujarat

Faced hostility from Centre when I was CM: Modi in Gujarat

TIL Desk Bhavnagar (Gujarat)/ Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing a public meeting in Bhavnagar District.

> I am happy to be in Gujarat to personally convey new year greetings. This programme may be for a ferry between Ghogha and Dahej but this programme is of vital importance for the entire nation.

> Ferry service is a first of sorts. Its a dream come true for people of Gujarat.

> I am also here with regard to a project in dairy sector, a sector to which we have given immense importance over the last two decades.

> I urge people to explore opportunities in animal husbandry.

> The history of human civilisation illustrates the vitality of rivers and maritime trade. Gujarat is the land of Lothal. How can we forget these aspects of our history.

> This programme is to bring back to life our glorious past, connect Saurashtra and South Gujarat.

> Imagine how much time and petrol this ferry service will save. This ferry service connects Saurashtra and South Gujarat…people from these regions frequently travel to and fro.

>When I was serving as CM, I faced hostility from the then Central Government. Efforts were made to stall industries and the state’s growth.

> Over the last three years we have changed that and given importance to the development of Gujarat.

>Gujarat is blessed with a long coastline and we should harness opportunities arising due to this. We took steps in developing coastal infrastructure.

>This ferry service will not be restricted to this one route. We are planning to link other places also through ferries.

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