Modi lauds state’s development

criticism of the state government over the actions taken against certain senior IPS officers.

He added that despite this,the state will move forward with “only one mantra”. “Sauno Sath,Sauno Vikas. Once Gujarat will grow,the entire nation will grow. We want Gujarat to grow for India to grow. That is our only mantra.”

Modi said the state has an increased area under cultivation in spite of industrial development. “Recently,the Supreme Court has profusely praised Gujarat’s land policies. It is a slap on the face of those who are trying to waylay the people of Gujarat. This has helped the people to work with renewed vigor.”

Making a case for industrial development,he said that the whopping land rates that farmers are getting in the state is because of industrial and infrastructure development. “While only 6 per cent of India’s population lives in Gujarat,its share in creating jobs is 55 to 56 per cent… all other states are together providing the remaining 44 per cent of the jobs,” he said.

Modi gave details of the state’s all-round development in agriculture,skill development among youth,empowerment of women,Garib Kalyan Mela for the welfare of the poor,Apno Taluko Vibrant Taluko initiative for decentralisation in administration.

He appealed to the people of Gujarat to pay their obeisance to all the great martyrs and fulfill the dreams of those who had sacrificed their lives.