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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel wishes Diwali, New Year to 70 million Gujaratis
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 06:45 AM
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Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel addressed a festive message to roughly seven crore people in Gujarat, urging the state to lead India’s development under the theme ‘Viksit Bharat through Viksit Gujarat’.
Gujarat’s chief minister, Bhupendra Patel, broadcast a Diwali and New Year greeting to an estimated 70 million residents of the state. In the address, he invoked the slogan “Viksit Bharat through Viksit Gujarat”, emphasizing Gujarat’s role in driving national progress.
Patel highlighted the state’s recent achievements in infrastructure, agriculture and industry, and urged citizens to continue supporting government schemes that boost growth and social welfare. He also called for unity and communal harmony during the festive season, noting that prosperity must be shared across all sections of society.
The message, aired on television and digital platforms, concluded with traditional wishes for health, happiness and prosperity for the coming year, reinforcing the administration’s focus on development‑oriented governance.
The festive address comes as Gujarat prepares for the upcoming financial year, with the state government planning to roll out additional initiatives aimed at boosting employment and rural development.
Patel highlighted the state’s recent achievements in infrastructure, agriculture and industry, and urged citizens to continue supporting government schemes that boost growth and social welfare. He also called for unity and communal harmony during the festive season, noting that prosperity must be shared across all sections of society.
The message, aired on television and digital platforms, concluded with traditional wishes for health, happiness and prosperity for the coming year, reinforcing the administration’s focus on development‑oriented governance.
The festive address comes as Gujarat prepares for the upcoming financial year, with the state government planning to roll out additional initiatives aimed at boosting employment and rural development.