Prime Minister 
Narendra Modi has reached poll-bound Gujarat today for the third time in as many weeks. PM Modi will inaugurate a roll-on-roll-off ferry service in Bhavnagar and lay down foundation stones of projects worth over Rs 1,140 crore in Vadodara.
PM Modi will inaugurate roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) ferry service between Ghogha in Bhavnagar district and Dahej in Bharuch district in the Gulf of Cambay. During his last visit to Gujarat, PM Modi had called the ro-ro service a dream project, which he planned when he was the chief minister of Gujarat.
PM Modi previously visited the state on October 8 and also on Monday earlier this week. PM Modi will address a public rally at Ghogha before undertaking a journey to Dahej on the ferry.
NARENDRA MODI IN GUJARAT LIVE UPDATES:
- I request everyone to cooperate with the government. My warmest wishes to one and all. Jai Hind, said Modi as he wrapped up the address.
- "Ghogha's fate will change soon."
- Newly inaugurated services will be boost to new India: Modi.
- "New aviation policy has been created to ensure improved regional services."
- Will give Rs 40,000 crore subsidy to fishermen: Modi.
- "National waterway will be more than 17,000 km long. This will be a revolutionary project for the fishermen here."
- We are planning to link a number of other places also through ferries, said Modi.
- Inter-state waterway, coastal transport services will be integrated in the future: Modi
- "Will extend the ferry project further."
- Under Gujarat government, development project are picking speed. Such projects will ensure employment for the youth: Modi.
- "Over the last three years, we have given importance to Gujarat. Will ensure Delhi and Mumbai corridor project is completed in time."
- Gujarat's maritime infrastructure is a like a model project for the nation: Modi.
- "Efforts were made by the centre to stall development in Gujarat but we ensured that development projects are pushed in the state."
- When I was serving as Gujarat CM, I faced hostility from then Central government: Modi
- "It is my duty as the former CM of Gujarat to clear this project."
- Project to make life easier for traders: Modi.
- "It is because of the public that I stand here as the PM."
- We have created an infrastructure for coastal social security: Modi.
- "Gujarat is blessed with a long coastline, government will work on opening a maritime university and museum."
- I congratulate everyone connected to this landmark project: Modi.
- "This ferry service will save time and petrol, and it will connect Saurashtra and south Gujarat."
- We changed rules to ensure ferry project in Gujarat, said Modi.
- "We roped in private services to build terminals. We ensured that all expenses are borne by the Centre."
- The government makes bus stops, airports, and runways. Later, private enterprises use these services: Modi.
- "More than 5,000 cars commute from Ghogha to Dahej daily. After the launch of ro-ro service, the traffic will decrease and speed of the cars will increase which will have an impact on Gujarat's economic system."
- I am here for a vital launch related to dairy sector: Modi.
- "Time is money, hence the government has reduced travel time for the public."
- Today's programme is an opportunity to bring back Gujarat's historical relation with the sea, said PM.
- "Gujarat has a history of sea travel."
- Today, entire Hindustan is getting an invaluable gift via Ghogha.
- This is a service of vital importance for the country: Modi.
- "Ghogha to Dahej ferry service will boost business. We are building a new India."
- "This project is India's first ro-ro service, which is one of a kind."
- "With the beginning of this project, the dream of 6.5 crore Gujaratis has been fulfilled."
- It's the biggest project not only in India, but also in the South Asia, said Modi.
- The first phase of the Ghogha-Dahej ferry service has been inaugurated today: PM Modi.
- Happy to be in Gujarat to convey new year greetings, said Modi as he began addressing the public at Ghogha.
- Modi inaugurates India's first ro-ro service at the Ghogha Port.
- PM Narendra Modi is at the ro-ro service inauguration site.
- Modi reaches Ghogha ferry terminal. He will inaugurate the ferry service and address the public shortly.
- PM Narendra Modi has reached Bhavnagar airport. He will now head to Ghogha.
- PM Narendra Modi was received by CM Vijapy Rupani and Deputy CM Nitin Patel
- PM Narendra Modi is likely to reach Bhavnagar around 11.30 am. He will inaugurate the first ferry service in the district.
- From Dahej, Modi will travel to Vadodara, which he had last visited in October, 2016.
- In Vadodara, I will dedicate to the nation the Vadodara City Command Control Centre & Waghodiya Regional Water Supply Scheme.
- At a public meeting in Ghogha, shall inaugurate Sarvottam Cattle Feed Plant of Shree Bhavnagar District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd, Modi wrote on Twitter.
- Today is special because Phase 1 of the ferry service between Ghogha & Dahej would be inaugurated, tweeted Modi.
PM Narendra Modi received by CM Vijay Rupani and Deputy CM Nitin Patel in Bhavnagar. (Photo: ANI)