Narendra Modi in Gujarat highlights: PM says development priority, important decisions on economic reform will continue

Glimpses of the Ghogha-Dahej ferry service

Breathtaking glimpses of the Ghogha-Dahej ferry service. Its inauguration is a landmark moment in Gujarat’s development journey. pic.twitter.com/Whzs2mOQI8

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 22, 2017

Modi boards the flight for New Delhi

Vadodara, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Delhi pic.twitter.com/Wgstxix8B4

— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2017

Post roadshow, Narendra Modi leaves for New Delhi

Watch Narendra Modi on his road show

#WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow underway in #Vadodara, loud cheers by the crowds #Gujarat pic.twitter.com/PpcJOVE5G0

— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2017

Crowd cheers “Modi, Modi” as PM launches road show

#Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow underway in #Vadodara, 'Modi Modi' chants heard pic.twitter.com/6ZdaX1XyAV

— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2017

Narendra Modi’s road show begins in Vadodara

#Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow underway in #Vadodara pic.twitter.com/d3Uqii37vP

— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2017

PM interacts with students on board the ferry

#Gujarat PM Modi on board RO-RO ferry between from Ghogha & Dahej; He also interacted with students on board the ferry (Earlier Visuals) pic.twitter.com/dOA64mPB0b

— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2017

On Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary on 31 October, we want India to participate in Run For Unity, says PM

PM says important decisions regarding economic reform will continue

PM Modi asserted that the process of taking "important decisions" regarding the economic reforms will continue. https://t.co/1PIID0bHHY

— News18 (@CNNnews18) October 22, 2017

BJP govt is clear on its focus on development, says Modi

We are clear in our working. All our resources will be spent towards the wellbeing of every citizen. Our priority is development: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/DLOC9lS2ny

— BJP (@BJP4India) October 22, 2017

Those who survived because of recounting, have no right to question EC

Modi slams Congress, says those who survived because of recounting have no right to question the Election Commission. Why are they asking EC about me visiting Gujarat after Diwali

‘Not a single penny for states that do not take up development’

#LIVE - Not a single rupee will be given to states that do not take up development: PM Narendra Modi at Vadodara, Gujarat. pic.twitter.com/23F6SY5A7L

— News18 (@CNNnews18) October 22, 2017

After we came to power, 80 percent houses received water in kitchen from taps, says Modi

I have taken the responsibility of providing electricity to all households in the country by 2019, says Modi

Modi says 3,600 crore projects have been either flagged off or foundation has been laid

Narendra Modi starts addressing the gathering at Vadodara

PM Shri @narendramodi is now addressing the gathering. Watch LIVE at https://t.co/Y38fPEPFeg & https://t.co/F2vtWweeyX #Gujarat4Vikas pic.twitter.com/csDRrTpB14

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) October 22, 2017

PM Modi lays foundation stone of flyover from Genda circle to Manisha Chowkdy

PM @narendramodi laid foundation stone for flyover from Genda circle to Manisha Chowkdy, water treatment plant at Sindhrot. #Gujarat4Vikas pic.twitter.com/BbZHmhSubT

— BJP (@BJP4India) October 22, 2017

PM Modi lays foundation stone of flyover from Genda circle to Manisha Chowkdy

PM @narendramodi laid foundation stone for flyover from Genda circle to Manisha Chowkdy, water treatment plant at Sindhrot. #Gujarat4Vikas pic.twitter.com/BbZHmhSubT

— BJP (@BJP4India) October 22, 2017

PM Modi to dedicate multiple development projects to the nation in Vadodara

Modi will dedicate to people a Rs 100 crore city command and control centre in Badamadi Garden, Rs 125-crore Janmahal city transport hub and multi-level parking (under PPP), a Rs 160 crore multi-modal city transport hub, Rs 267 crore waste-to-energy processing plant.

The other projects are a Rs 166 crore water treatment plant, two flyovers collectively worth Rs 265 crore, a Rs 55 crore deer safari park, and a Rs 6 crore veterinary hospital.

Gujarat Deputy CM Shri @Nitinbhai_Patel is now addressing the gathering. Watch LIVE at https://t.co/F2vtWweeyX #Gujarat4Vikas pic.twitter.com/BRdSjXnB3p

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) October 22, 2017

PM @narendramodi to lay foundation stone and dedicate multiple development projects to the nation. https://t.co/F2vtWweeyX #Gujarat4Vikas pic.twitter.com/8kiUFX2l0v

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) October 22, 2017

PM Modi arrives in Vadodara, to address public gathering soon 

The prime minister arrived in Vadodara, where he is scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 1,140 crore. 

#Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in #Vadodara, will address a public meeting here pic.twitter.com/Arto8Zxypl

— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2017

National waterway will be more than 17,000 km long: Modi

​The prime minister said that national waterway project will be more than 17,000 km long and will be a revolutionary project for the fishermen in Gujarat. He said that inter-state waterway and coastal transport services will be integrated in the future. The prime minister said that under Gujarat government, development project were picking speed.

When I was chief minster, I faced hostility from central Government: Modi

Prime minister Narendra Modi while addressing a gathering at Ghogha in Bhavnagar said, “From Vapi to Mandvi in Kutch, they (the UPA government) had banned development in the entire coastal area of Gujarat. They had threatened to lock all our industries in the name of environment.” He said this had changed since he took power in Delhi. 

“It seems implementation of all good works are my luck. Changes don’t come from cliched attitude but by new thinking. We changed the way of thinking,” Modi said.

Economy moving in right direction: PM Modi

​Prime minister Narendra Modi at a rally in Dahej said that after all hardcore reforms, economy is on track and moving in right direction. He claimed that many economists agree that the fundamentals of economy are strong. “We have taken tough decisions for the economy and will continue to do so while maintaining financial stability,” Mosdi said.

Our vision is ports for prosperity: Modi

The prime minister said that India needs better ports and more ports.  Stating that the ports were vital organs of the nation, Modi said, ‘Ports for Prosperity is our mantra’.

Modi said economy is on the right track

The prime minister said defended demonetisation and GST and said the his government would keep working for the people. He said that GST ushered in a new culture of business in the country. 

Khoj-khoj kar files nikalwa raha hun aur jo pariyojanayein dashakon se atki hui hain unhe pura karwa raha hun: PM Modi in #Gujarat pic.twitter.com/Vu6LBmoDka

— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2017

Modi says government is committed to fair and transparent economy  

The prime minister said that Blue Economy will become a separate medium of new India in energy, mining and tourism sectors. 

We are committed towards fair & transparent functioning of the economy. Demonetisation & GST were steps in this direction: PM @narendramodi

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) October 22, 2017

Prime minister says demonetisation helped kick-start important initiatives

Modi said that demonetisation helped kick-start important initiatives like Swachchata Abhiyaan. He added that the governmet’s focus is on the blue economy. “We see the blue economy as integral to our vision of a new India,” Modi said.

Modi says govt will invest Rs 8 lakh crore in Sagar mala project 

The prime minister said that the Sagar Mala project alone will provide around 1 crore jobs. He said that without proper connectivity, the economic development of a nation slows down. “Keeping this in mind, we are focussing on ports infrastructure,” said the PM. He said that full support will be given by the Centre to further the Ro-Ro ferry service.

Modi says government taking initiatives to boost waterways in the country

The prime minister said that we can reduce the cost of logistics by promoting water transport. He added that Ghogha-Dahej ferry service will start a new chapter in coastal tourism.

Modi says Ro-Ro ferry will bring people closer

“We can fulfil the dream of new India. Everyone saw the importance of strengthening hydro power,” said Modi. He added that the government has  moved a step towards fulfilling people’s dreams. 

“We can fulfil the dream of new India… everyone saw the importance of strengthening hydro power. We have moved a step towards fulfilling their dreams.

PM Modi arrives in Dahej aboard RO-RO ferry from Ghogha

The prime minister arrived in Dahej and interacted with school children. Modi slammed previous governments for ignoring waterways

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Narendra Modi, Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani take first ride in Ro-Ro ferry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani took  the first ride in Ro-Ro ferry from Ghogha in Bhavnagar district to Dahej in Bharuch accompanied by school children.  

Gujarat: Ro-Ro Ferry service starts today between #Ghogha and #Dahej; PM @NarendraModi & CM @vijayrupanibjp take the first ride in the ferry pic.twitter.com/dqZm1Ntuf5

— DD News (@DDNewslive) October 22, 2017

Modi says he cleared the ferry service project as Gujarat chief minister

The prime minister said that the the history of human civilisation illustrates the vitality of rivers and maritime trade. He said that the project is to  bring back to life Gujarat’s glorious past. “This is also a unique project as the state government has used the latest technology to make this ferry service possible,” Modi said.

Ro-Ro ferry service in Ghogha is first of its kind in South-East Asia, says Modi

PM Modi said that Ghogha-Dahej ferry service will be connected to Hazira, Pipavav, Jaffarabad and Daman-Diu. “This is the first of its kind project not only in India but also in South-East Asia,” Modi said at the rally which comes ahead of the Assembly polls in the state.

Modi concludes his speech at Ro-Ro ferry service launch in Ghogha 

The prime minister said that the ferry service will usher in an era of economic and financial development in Gujarat. He added that the government would provide modern long liner trawlers to fishermen.

Modi said that the government is aiming to make transport sector integrated and state of the art

The prime minister said that around one crore new jobs wil be created in trasport sector. 

Sadly, our transport sector was not integrated enough. We have changed that in the last three years. The goal is to make our transport sector integrated and state of the art: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/ac5uY3yhQc

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 22, 2017

PM Modi says government planning to link other places also through ferries

The Prime minister said that the Ro-Ro ferry service in Ghogha will not be restricted to one route. He said that UPA government stalled number of projects in Gujarat. Modi said the NDA government changed the policies after coming to power. 

घोघा-दहेज़ रो-रो फेरी को आगे हजीरा, पीपावाव, जाफराबाद और दमन-दीव से भी जोड़ा जायेगा। श्री @narendramodi #Gujarat4Vikas pic.twitter.com/QvcW2TCggS

— BJP Gujarat (@BJP4Gujarat) October 22, 2017

Government planning to build Maritime University and maritime museum in Lothal

Prime minister Narendra Modi said that government is planning to build Maritime University and maritime museum in Lothal. “Gujarat is the land of Lothal. How can we forget these aspects of our history,” Modi said. He said that government took steps in developing coastal infrastructure. 

Gujarat is located strategically from where we can reach any part of the world.We should make the most of it:PM @narendramodi #Gujarat4Vikas

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) October 22, 2017

Modi says Centre tried to stall development projects in Gujarat when he was chief minister 

The prime minister said thart over the last three years the NDA government has given importance to the development of Gujarat. He added that Gujarat is blessed with a long coastline and there is need to harness opportunities arising due to this.

PM says Ro-Ro ferry serivice is dream come true for people of Gujarat

The prime minister said that Ro-Ro ferry project will benefit a lot of citizens. He said that the project will save lots of time and petrol. Modi said that the service will connect Saurashtra and South Gujarat. 

This ferry service connects Saurashtra and South Gujarat...people from these regions frequently travel to and fro: PM Modi #Gujarat4Vikas

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) October 22, 2017

This is an opportunity to bring rich history of Ghogha back: PM @narendramodi Listen him LIVE 02245014501 #Gujarat4Vikas

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) October 22, 2017

Transportation through waterways is the cheapest mode: PM @narendramodi Watch LIVE at https://t.co/Sfv9Z4rn3d #Gujarat4Vikas

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) October 22, 2017

PM Modi urges people to explore opportunities in animal husbandry

The prime minister said that the government has given immense importance over the last two decades to dairy sector. 

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: PM pic.twitter.com/w4cDZyKdGq

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) October 22, 2017

PM Modi addresses gathering at Ghogha 

Modi wishes everyone a happy new year at the launch of RO-RO ferry service. Prime Minister said that the project has vital importance for the entire nation. 

I am happy to be in Gujarat to personally convey new year greetings: PM @narendramodi Watch LIVE at https://t.co/pzjc0Qe6M3 #Gujarat4Vikas

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) October 22, 2017

This programme may be for a ferry between Ghogha and Dahej but this programme is of vital importance for the entire nation: PM @narendramodi

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) October 22, 2017

PM Shri @narendramodi inaugurates Ro-Ro ferry service & cattle feed plant in Ghogha, Gujarat. #Gujarat4Vikas pic.twitter.com/GEOg4Iic2a

— BJP (@BJP4India) October 22, 2017

The Ro-RO ferry service to reduce travel time between Ghogha and Dahej

The service will reduces the distance between the two towns from 310 kilometres by road to 30 kilometres. 

Modi govt's gift to Gujarat: Ghogha-Dahej RO-RO ferry service, first-of-its-kind project in South Asia to dramatically shorten travel time. pic.twitter.com/XWqCqeaMeI

— BJP (@BJP4India) October 22, 2017

Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani addresses gathering at Ghogha

​Rupani said that Gujarat is at no 1 when it comes to FDI, small scale industry development, milk production and cotton production. 

Gujarat CM Shri @vijayrupanibjp is now addressing the gathering. Watch LIVE at https://t.co/VLsAJJ4Vwz #Gujarat4Vikas pic.twitter.com/5fdqRVMFJp

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) October 22, 2017

PM Modi shares stage with Gujarat chief Minister Vijay Rupani and deputy chief minister Nitin Patel

Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Shipping, is now addressing the gathering at Ghogha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the launch of RO-RO ferry service and other projects in Ghogha, Gujarat pic.twitter.com/0W1wruJKq0

— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2017

LIVE: PM @narendramodi to inaugurate Ghogha-Dahej Ro-Ro ferry service & cattle feed plant in Ghogha, Gujarat. https://t.co/Sfv9Z4rn3d pic.twitter.com/vEm803hfaM

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) October 22, 2017

PM Modi arrives at Ghogha in Bhavnagar district

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the inauguration venue at Ghogha in Bhavnagar district to launch the Ro Ro ferry service. The PM will be launching several development projects in Gujarat today.

PM Modi will lay foundation stone of two pipeline projects of HPCL at Vadodara

PM Modi will launch several projects in Vadodara including capacity expansion of Mundra-Delhi petroleum product pipeline, greenfield marketing terminal project of HPCL.

Hon’ble Prime Minister will be laying the foundation stone of two important pipeline projects of @HPCL at Vadodara, Gujarat today. pic.twitter.com/BdCG0Wjm0L

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 22, 2017

PM Modi arrives in Bhavnagar; Chief Minister Vijay Rupani greets 

Prime Minisrer Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Bhavnagar as Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani and deputy CM Nitin Patel greeted him. 

Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi arrives in Bhavnagar, received by CM Rupani and Deputy CM Nitin Patel pic.twitter.com/RFXDgYHQA9

— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2017

A first of its kind Ro-Ro ferry service worth Rs 615 crore 

The ferry will ply the Gulf of Khambhat between peninsular Saurashtra and South Gujarat. The service will reduce the travel time between Ghogha and Dahej, from eight hours, to just over an hour.

Ghogha-Dahej ferry will reduce travel time & also enable movement of vehicles. This project will further Gujarat’s development.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 22, 2017

BJP tweeted about different development projects PM Modi will be launching on Sunday

PM @narendramodi will inaugurate & dedicate various development projects in Gujarat on 22.10.2017. Watch LIVE at https://t.co/vpP0MI6iTu pic.twitter.com/SS8PuTsWQV

— BJP (@BJP4India) October 21, 2017

In Vadodara PM Modi will dedicate to people eight different projects 

Vadodara municipal commissioner Vinod Rao said Modi will dedicate to people a Rs 100 crore city command and control centre in Badamadi Garden, Rs 125-crore Janmahal city transport hub and multi-level parking (under PPP), a Rs 160 crore multi-modal city transport hub, Rs 267 crore waste-to-energy processing plant.

The other projects are a Rs 166 crore water treatment plant, two flyovers collectively worth Rs 265 crore, a Rs 55 crore deer safari park, and a Rs 6 crore veterinary hospital.

Recap: Modi had addressed Gujarat Gaurav Mahasammelan on October 16 in Gandhinagar

Modi had said that all hurdles on GST would be resolved. He had also defended the demonetisation move by saying that the nation had been freed from black money. He said that 8 November would be remembered as anti-black money day.

Recap: Modi had visited Gandhinagar on October 16 where he addressed BJP workers 

Modi had launched attacked on Congress saying the party never fought elections on the issue of development. “I had hoped that this time they would take the BJP’s challenge of fighting on the issue of development. But they have not done so,” he had said.

Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Shipping, tweeted about the Ro-Ro ferry service

Today, PM @narendramodi ji will inaugurate India’s 1st Ro-Ro ferry service between Ghogha in Saurashtra to Dahej in South Gujarat. Details; pic.twitter.com/G6UDbcwFqs

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 22, 2017

Modi will undertake a journey to Dahej from Ghogha on Ro-Ro ferry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel aboard the Ro-Ro ferry accompanied by school children. The idea of the ferry service was first conceived in early 1960s. The foundation stone for current works was laid by Modi in 2012 when he was the chief minister of Gujarat.

Modi will travel to Vadodara to address public rally at Navlakhi Grounds

The foundation stone of several development projects pertaining to transport, housing & water supply would be laid in Vadodara.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 22, 2017

Modi on Sunday will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for a slew of projects

At a public meeting in Ghogha, shall inaugurate Sarvottam Cattle Feed Plant of Shree Bhavnagar District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 22, 2017

Modi tweeted that Ro-Ro Ferry service will boost connectivity in Gujarat

Ghogha-Dahej Ferry Service will boost connectivity and infrastructure in Gujarat. pic.twitter.com/Hed5BoaT9V

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 21, 2017

Modi will inaugurate first phase of Ghogha-Dahej Ro-Ro Ferry Service 

The Rs 615 crore roll-on roll-off (Ro-Ro) ferry service between Ghogha in Bhavnagar district and Dahej in Bharuch in the Gulf of Cambay has been termed as ‘‘dream project’’ by Narendra Modi.