In a function organised to give farewell to Gujarat Assembly Speaker Vajubhai Vala, who has been appointed as the Karnataka Governor, Chief Minister Anandiben Patel termed the veteran leader as a loyal soldier of BJP.
While congratulating Vala, Patel said that he would make Gujarat proud by doing good work in Karnataka too. She said that his rich experience of presenting Gujarat budget for 18 times as well as in BJP organisation would come handy in his new assignment.
leader of Opposition in the Gujarat Assembly, Shankersinh Vaghela felicitated him by offering a colorful shawl to Vala. While addressing MlAs, the outgoing Speaker urged the legislature to give prominence to national interest first above their parties’ interest. He also remembered Mahatma Gandhi and Swami Vivekanand for their selfless services for the nation. Vala will assume charge as Karnataka Governor on September 1.