PM Modi addressed a gathering in Ahmedabad today on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary and said, the world can see that India is at the forefront of several positive changes taking place at the world stage.
Ahmedabad: The world can see that India is at the forefront of several positive changes taking place at the world stage, said PM Modi delivering a speech at Ahmedabad, on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary.
"Coming back to Gujarat is a huge honour for me because I can meet everybody together. India’s stature is rising at world stage. Respect for India is increasing all over. One can experience the change. The world can see that India is at the forefront of several positive changes taking place at the world stage," he said.
PM Modi was received by chief minister Vijay Rupani and Nitinbhai Patel at Ahmedabad airport. "From Ahmedabad, a city closely associated with beloved Bapu, we will showcase our efforts towards creating a Swachh Bharat and derive strength to continue working on the tenets shown by Gandhi Ji. We will be lauding those involved in plastic waste cleaning Shramdan. #Gandhi150," Modi had said in a tweet earlier.
The Prime Minister is also scheduled to participate in a cultural Navratri event in the city.
"I will also join a cultural Navratri event in the city. The vibrant culture of Gujarat is on full display during Navratri! If you have not experienced this festival in Gujarat, you must do so!" he had added.
(With inputs from ANI)
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