BJP chief Nadda flags off first leg of Gaurav Yatra, says it will ‘establish the pride of India’

Adding that each and every citizen of Gujarat is feeling proud with the development of the state, Nadda said, “We want to show you that first we have seen Gujarat’s Vikas Yatra and are (now) seeing the country’s Vikas Yatra.”

Praising the work of PM Modi, Nadda mentioned free Covid vaccination drive, the effort in getting back 22,000 students from Ukraine, which is in conflict with Russia, and the speed with which national highways and railway lines are being laid in the country.

The gathering was also addressed by Union minister and senior BJP leader Parshottam Rupala who highlighted the development Gujarat has undergone in the past 20 years, while citing the examples of setting up of Tata Nano’s manufacturing plant in Sanand and nano urea manufacturing plant in Kalol of Gandhinagar.

In a veiled attack on opposition Congress and AAP, Rupala narrated how the ruling BJP faced difficulties in completing the Narmada Yojana, which is the lifeline of Gujarat.

“Those who were supporting the efforts to stop such ambitious schemes (as Narmada Yojana) are now roaming around seeking votes. We need to remind the people of this,” Rupala said.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, state BJP chief CR Paatil, Union Minister Raosaheb Danve and former deputy chief minister Nitin Patel were also present.

This is the third Gujarat Gaurav Yatra that the BJP is organising in the state — the first two were held in 2002 and 2017.