PM Modi launches series of development projects in poll-bound Gujarat: See pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited poll-bound Gujarat for two days. After his arrival, the PM visited the Dwarkadheesh Temple at Dwarka. (Source: PMO)

Appreciating Gujarat's contribution in developing the nation, PM Modi, said, "The world’s attention is being drawn to India. People are coming to invest here. All this will bring opportunities for the people of India. I see Gujarat contributing actively to the development of India & congratulate the Gujarat Government." (Source: PMO)

Giving green signals to various irrigation projects and emphasing on the value of water, PM Modi said, "Water has always been important for Gujarat. Now that water is widely being made available, let us use it responsibly and conserve every drop of water." (Source: PMO)

Hailing the latest GST reforms, the PM said,"Diwali has come early for our citizens due to the decisions taken in the GST Council. We had said we will study all aspects relating to GST for 3 months, including the shortcomings. And thus, the decisions were taken with consensus at the GST council." (Source: PMO)

Marine policing is a sector we are looking at very closely. We are modernising marine security apparatus. An institute for this will be set up in this Devbhoomi of Dwarka. It will draw people and experts from all over India: PM Modi (Source: PIB)

Taking a dig at the critics, Narendra Modi after laying the foundation stone of the international airport project at Hirasar near Rajkot said, " Had Chotila, Surendranagar ever thought there’ll be an airport here? Do you believe this is development? Do you like it? There are some people who don’t like this airport project. But they may like to travel by bus." (File Photo)

The common citizen of India wants the fruits of development to reach him or her. Nobody wants their children to live in poverty. We want to help our people fulfil that dream and want to fight poverty: PM Modi