Governor Mangubhai Patel said in Gujarati that Gujarati culture has a wonderful sense of harmony. Gujaratis practice harmony and mutual brotherhood. Governor Patel was addressing the programme 'Sadakal Gujarat' of All India Gujarati Samaj at Ravindra Bhavan. Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendrabhai Patel and Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghvi were also present on the occasion.
Governor Mangubhai Patel said that Gujaratis have always lived up to the saying "Wherever Gujaratis live, there Sadakal Gujarat lives". Gujarati society has also settled in the culture of Madhya Pradesh. Gujarati society has a special contribution in the development of Madhya Pradesh. Gujarati society is continuously cooperating and participating with the people of Madhya Pradesh in building a developed India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Governor Patel appreciated the cooperation and activeness of All India Gujarati Samaj Sanstha in making the programs of the Central and State Government based on social participation successful.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel said in Gujarati that Gujarati culture is a symbol of pride. In the freedom movement, Gujarat has given strong leadership to the country in the form of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Now under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India is moving towards becoming developed and Vishwa Guru. He appreciated the efficiency, leadership, determination and willpower of Prime Minister Modi who made Gujarat the growth engine of the country by turning the geographical challenges of Gujarat state into opportunities. Chief Minister Patel called upon the Gujarati community of Madhya Pradesh to always contribute to the development of the state and to actively participate in the creation of “Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat”.
Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said that Gujarat state has special grace and blessings of God. Gujarat has contributed significantly to the country's development and economy from independence till today. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India is now moving towards becoming an economic superpower.
Gujarat State's Minister of State for Home Affairs Harsh Sanghvi said in Gujarati that the history, geography and culture of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh are similar. The behaviour, customs and culture of the people of both the states are similar. He said that every Gujarati living in Madhya Pradesh is a brand ambassador of Gujarat's culture. Sanghvi said that the present and future generations must be given a visit to Gujarat.
Khajuraho MP VD Sharma said that the Gujarati community of the state has done commendable service to suffering humanity during the Corona period. On many occasions also, excellent and exemplary examples of human service by the Gujarati community are found. He said that the Gujarati community is actively participating in strengthening the economy of Madhya Pradesh.
Governor Mangubhai Patel inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel and President of All India Gujarati Samaj Sanjay Patel felicitated him by presenting a memento. A short film based on the development of Gujarat was screened in the program. President Sanjay Patel proposed the vote of thanks. NRG Department Gujarat Chairman Harish Shukla, representatives of Gujarati Samaj from the state and other states were present in the programme.
