PM Modi’s Grand Roadshow in Gandhinagar: Massive Crowd Welcomes the Prime Minister
Gandhinagar witnessed an energetic and patriotic atmosphere as Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his grand roadshow from Zilla Panchayat to Mahatma Mandir. The recent success of Operation Sindhura by the Indian Army, which responded firmly to the Pahalgam terror attack, has fueled national pride.
The excitement among Gandhinagar residents was evident as thousands gathered to welcome the Prime Minister. Officials and administrative departments took responsibility for mobilizing people from various wards and villages to Central Vista, where the roadshow route is located. Expectations suggest that over 50,000 people may gather for the event.
Crowds Begin Arriving from Across Districts
The district administration had been busy preparing for the roadshow, giving final touches to arrangements late into Monday evening. With a massive crowd and the Prime Minister’s special security in place, managing the gathering has proven to be a significant challenge. Around 50 designated blocks have been set up where people can stand and cheer for the Prime Minister.
Women Participate Enthusiastically
The roadshow route—from Raj Bhavan to Mahatma Mandir via Central Vista—has been beautifully decorated with a tricolor theme. Mandaps and color codes in saffron, white, and green added to the patriotic mood. In light of the roadshow, roads leading to Mahatma Mandir, Central Vista, and Raj Bhavan have been declared “No Parking” zones. Additionally, a “No Drone Zone” has been imposed with strict actions to be taken against violators.
Officials Conduct Walkthrough of the Route
To ensure the smooth execution of the event, local authorities, including senior officials, conducted a walkthrough of the entire roadshow route. They reviewed every detail to avoid inconvenience to citizens. The state’s urban development minister, along with the collector, police commissioner, and other officials, also inspected the arrangements and gave necessary directives.
Major Inaugurations and Groundbreaking Ceremonies Worth Over ₹2700 Crores
PM Inaugurates Over 22,000 Housing Units Under PMAY
PM Modi inaugurated over 22,000 housing units built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana at a cost of ₹1006 crore. He also launched a ₹145 crore Biodiversity Park developed on reclaimed land along the Khadi in Surat. In total, he inaugurated urban development projects worth ₹1,447 crore in cities like Jamnagar, Surat, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Junagadh. Additionally, foundation stones for projects worth ₹1,347 crore were laid, including the ₹1,000 crore Sabarmati Riverfront Phase-3 in Ahmedabad.
R&B and Water Resources Department Projects Worth Over ₹2000 Crores
At Mahatma Mandir, PM Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for road and building projects worth ₹170 crore. Under the Water Resources Department, projects exceeding ₹1860 crore were flagged off. Notable among these are the ₹888 crore Tharad-Dhanera pipeline and the ₹678 crore Diyodar-Lakhani pipeline in Banaskantha.
Healthcare and Revenue Projects Worth ₹672 Crores
In Gandhinagar, PM Modi inaugurated the ₹84 crore U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre. In Ahmedabad, he laid the foundation for a massive ₹588 crore OPD-IPD facility with 1800 beds, including 500 beds dedicated to infectious diseases.
Massive Financial Boost for Municipal Development
During the event, PM Modi also distributed cheques under the Swarnim Jayanti Mukhya Mantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana. A total of ₹2731 crore was granted to 17 municipal corporations and ₹569 crore to 149 municipalities across Gujarat.
