During a function commemorating the 125th anniversary of Shri Delhi Gujarati Samaj, Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised four prominent Gujaratis – Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Morarji Desai, and Narendra Modi – for their significant contributions to modern Indian history. Shah also credited India’s rising global reputation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In his speech delivered in Gujarati, Shah acknowledged the pivotal roles played by these four individuals. He attributed India’s independence to Mahatma Gandhi, the country’s unity to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the revival of democracy to Morarji Desai, and India’s international acclaim to Narendra Modi.
The Home Minister commended these Gujaratis for their remarkable achievements and regarded them as a source of pride for the entire nation. Shah emphasized that the Gujarati community, dispersed throughout India and the world, has consistently integrated well into various societies while also serving them.
Expressing gratitude to the organization for completing 125 years, Shah acknowledged its efforts to preserve Gujarati culture and heritage while motivating its members to contribute to the country and society. He applauded the Gujarati community in Delhi for maintaining their cultural essence despite residing in the capital city.
Shah then reflected on Prime Minister Modi’s nine-year tenure, highlighting the numerous accomplishments during this period. He noted that India’s economy, which ranked 11th globally in 2014 when Modi assumed office, has now risen to the fifth position. Shah mentioned that international agencies, including the IMF, view India’s economy as a promising and significant player.
The Home Minister also highlighted India’s firm stance on national security under Modi’s resolute leadership. He cited India’s surgical and air strikes as strong messages to the world that the nation’s borders are inviolable. Shah praised the successful completion of the Covid vaccination drive in a vast country like India with a population of 1.3 billion.
Additionally, Shah lauded India’s achievements in various sectors under Modi’s decisive guidance. He mentioned India’s position as the world’s largest mobile producer, ranking third in startups and fourth in renewable energy production. Shah highlighted the abolition of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir without any major violent incidents and Modi’s policy of zero tolerance against terrorism, leading to a significant decline in major terrorist activities over the past nine years.
The Home Minister emphasized Modi’s commitment to strengthening internal security and border protection. He concluded by stating that Modi belongs to everyone and everyone belongs to him, a sentiment that fills the nation with pride.
Amit Shah celebrated the contributions of Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Morarji Desai, and Narendra Modi to India’s history while acknowledging the accomplishments achieved under Modi’s leadership during his tenure as Prime Minister.
