Gandhinagar: As Navratri festivities light up Gujarat with joy, color, and devotion, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel celebrated the fourth night of the festival by attending multiple Garba events across East Ahmedabad, spreading festive cheer and encouraging community participation.
The Chief Minister visited several localities, including Vastral, Nikol, Bapunagar, Gheekanta, and Dariyapur, where he actively engaged with devotees, performed Aarti, and motivated Garba participants with his presence and words of encouragement.
CM’s Stops: From Temples to Community Grounds
- Madhav Homes, Vastral
- CM Bhupendra Patel joined the celebration along with former State Minister Pradipsinh Jadeja.
- Khodaldham Ground & Shreenath Society, Nikol
The event saw participation from dignitaries such as Minister of State for Cooperation Jagdish Vishwakarma, Mayor Pratibha Jain, MP Hasmukh Patel, Gordhanbhai Zadafiya, and Vallabh Kakadiya.
Bahuchar Mata Temple, Bapunagar
- Local MLA Dinesh Kushwaha accompanied the CM at the venue steeped in tradition.
- Mahakali Mitra Mandal, Dariyapur
- Attended by local MLA Kaushik Jain, the CM joined the Garba event with enthusiastic locals.
- Shiv Shakti Mai Gheekanta Yuvak Mandal, Gheekanta
- Another lively venue where the CM took part in devotional rituals and festivities.
Across all locations, BJP city president Prerak Shah, local MLAs, AMC officials, and several socio-political leaders were present.
‘Adopt Swadeshi, Make India Self-Reliant’ Slogans Echo
In a notable moment at Shrinath Park Garba event in Nikol, attendees raised slogans of “Adopt Swadeshi, Make India Self-Reliant (Aatmanirbhar Bharat)”, aligning with the Prime Minister’s national mission and drawing inspiration from cultural roots.
Cultural Unity and Devotion on Display
The Chief Minister’s participation not only boosted morale among performers and attendees, but also reflected the government’s support for cultural preservation and community bonding. His presence added to the spiritual and patriotic fervor of the Navratri celebrations.
Moments Captured
Photos from the visits, including the CM performing Aarti, interacting with Garba dancers, and meeting citizens, have gone viral on social media, capturing the essence of Gujarat’s grand Navratri spirit.
