PM Modi Gujarat Visit Live: 'Pakistan turned to proxy warfare realising they couldn't win a direct war against India,' says PM Modi

"On the night of May 6, Operation Sindoor began with the strength of our armed forces. But now, this Operation Sindoor will move forward with the strength of the people. When I speak of the strength of our armed forces and the people's strength, I mean that every citizen should become a partner in the nation's development. If we all contribute to building a Viksit Bharat by 2047 and to take our economy from the 4th to the 3rd position globally, we will not rely on foreign products. We must encourage village traders to pledge that no matter how much profit they make, they will not sell foreign goods. But unfortunately, even Ganesh idols come from abroad, small-eyed Ganesh idols whose eyes don't even open properly. For Operation Sindoor, as a citizen, I have a task for you: go home and make a list of how many foreign products you use in 24 hours," he said.

"When Gujarat completes 75 years in 2035, I believe we must start planning now for the next 10 years. We need to set a vision for where Gujarat should be by then in industry, agriculture, education, and sports. When Gujarat turns 75, just one year later, the Olympics will be held. The country wishes that the Olympics be hosted in India," he said.

"On May 26, 2014, I took the oath as the prime minister for the first time. At that time, India's economy was at the 11th position...Today, India has become the world’s fourth-largest economy. It is a matter of pride for all of us that we have now surpassed Japan...I still remember the excitement across the country when we moved from sixth to fifth place, especially among the youth. The reason was that India had overtaken the United Kingdom, the very nation that ruled over us for 250 years," he said.

"I say this can no longer be called a proxy war because the terrorists whose funerals were held after May 6 were given state honours in Pakistan. Pakistan’s flags were placed on their coffins, and their army saluted them. It proves that terrorist activities are not a proxy war but a well-planned war strategy. You are already at war, and you will receive the response accordingly. We do not seek enmity with anyone. We want to live peacefully. We also want to progress so that we can contribute to the welfare of the world," he said.

"This is a land of the brave. Until now, what we used to call a proxy war, after the scenes witnessed post May 6, we can no longer make the mistake of calling it a proxy war. The reason that when nine terrorist hideouts were identified and destroyed within just 22 minutes, it was a decisive action. And this time, everything was done in front of the cameras, so that no one back home would ask for proof," he said.

"In 1947, Mother India was torn into pieces. The chains should have been cut but the arms were chopped off. The country was divided into three parts and the same night the first terrorist attack took place on the soil of Kashmir. Pakistan captured a part of Mother India with the help of terrorists, in the name of Mujahideen. If these Mujahideen had been killed on that day and Sardar Patel's advice had been accepted, then this series (of terrorist incidents) that has been going on for the last 75 years would not have been seen," he said.

"I have been in Gujarat for the past two days, yesterday I visited Vadodara, Dahod, Bhuj, Ahmedabad and this morning, Gandhinagar. Everywhere I went, it felt like a wave of patriotism, like the roaring sound of a saffron sea. The roar of the saffron sea, the fluttering Tricolour and immense love for the motherland in every heart. It was a sight to behold, it was an unforgettable scene," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the celebrations of 20 years of Gujarat Urban Growth Story and launches Urban Development Year 2025, in Gandhinagar.

To mark 20 years since the launch of Urban Development Year 2005, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the Urban Development Year 2025 in Gandhinagar, along with Gujarat’s new urban development plan and the State Clean Air Programme. He will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for several urban development, healthcare, and water supply projects. Additionally, he will dedicate over 22,000 homes under the PMAY scheme and release Rs 3,300 crore to urban local bodies in Gujarat under the Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gandhinagar, where he will take part in the celebrations marking 20 years of Gujarat’s Urban Growth Story at around 11am. He will also launch the Urban Development Year 2025 and address the gathering during the event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday targeted Pakistan over cross-border terrorism, contrasting it with India’s approach of promoting tourism and unity.

Speaking at a public gathering after inaugurating development projects worth over Rs 50,000 crore in Bhuj, Modi said, “India believes in tourism. Tourism brings people together. But a country like Pakistan thinks terrorism is tourism. This is a big threat for the world.”

Kutch, where the event was held, shares both land and sea borders with Pakistan. The Prime Minister’s remarks come amid heightened national security concerns and recent global outreach following Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.

Earlier in the day, Modi was welcomed by crowds waving the tricolour during a roadshow through Bhuj. He also highlighted Kutch’s transformation and called the district a symbol of India’s green and blue economy ambitions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 50,000 crore in Bhuj, Kutch district. Addressing a public gathering, he called the scale of investment a reflection of how far Gujarat has come in terms of growth and ambition.

“There was a time when the whole of Gujarat wouldn’t see such a massive project announcement. Today, a single district is getting projects worth Rs 50,000 crore,” said PM Modi.

Highlighting the strategic importance of the initiatives, the Prime Minister added, “These projects will help make India a blue economy hub for the world and a centre for green energy. I congratulate all of you.”

The announcement comes amid Modi’s visit to Kutch, a border district that shares both land and sea boundaries with Pakistan. He was greeted with cheers and waving tricolours during a roadshow in Bhuj earlier in the day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Bhuj on Monday, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects across Kutch district. Addressing a public gathering, the Prime Minister reflected on his long-standing connection with the region.

“My bond with Kachchh is very old,” PM Modi said. “The love and affection from all of you is so immense that I can never stop myself from coming here. Even when I was not in politics, when I had nothing to do with power or governance, even then, regularly visiting the land of Kachchh used to be a part of my routine.”

Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister held a roadshow in Bhuj, where he was welcomed by cheering crowds waving the tricolour. His visit comes amid heightened focus on border development, as Kutch shares both land and maritime boundaries with Pakistan.

PM Modi’s speech is expected to set the tone for further development initiatives in Gujarat’s border regions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhuj on Monday and kicked off his visit with a roadshow through the city. Residents lined the streets waving the national flag and cheering as the Prime Minister made his way through the heart of Kutch district.

The district, which shares both land and sea borders with Pakistan, holds strategic importance. Security was heightened in the area ahead of the PM’s visit.

PM Modi is scheduled to address a public rally later in the day in Bhuj. The visit is seen as part of a wider outreach in border regions and is expected to touch on development, national security, and local infrastructure projects.

"After what the terrorists did in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam, could India sit silently? Could Modi sit silently? When someone removes the Sindoor from our sisters' and mothers' foreheads, then their removal is also confirmed. Operation Sindoor is not just a military action, it is an expression of the values and emotions of Indians."

PM Modi calls on citizens buy and use products made in India during festivals like Holi, Diwali and Ganesh Puja.

"Dahod's electric locomotive factory was inaugurated here a while ago. I came here for the stone-laying ceremony three years ago. People said that the stone-laying was done for the sake of elections; they said nothing would be built. Today, we can see that the first electric locomotive has been manufactured here, which was flagged off a short while ago," says PM Modi.

"Today is May 26. On the same date in 2014, I took the oath as the prime minister for the first time. First, the people of Gujarat blessed me, then crores of Indians blessed me," PM Modi says in Dahod.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone and inaugurates multiple development projects worth around Rs 24,000 crore in Dahod.

"In 2022, PM Modi decided that modern electric engines would be manufactured in Dahod and the work began in 2023. And today, a modern factory is ready," says railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Dahod.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Locomotive Manufacturing plant of the Indian Railways in Dahod.

This plant will produce electric locomotives of 9000 HP for domestic purposes and for export. The locomotives will help in increasing the freight loading capacity of Indian Railways

"Thank you Vadodara! Extremely delighted to be in this great city. It was a splendid roadshow and that too in the morning! Gratitude to all those who showered their blessings," PM Modi on X.

"We felt good meeting PM Modi. He has done a lot for women's empowerment. Sofia is my twin. When your sister (Sofiya) does something for the country, it inspires not only me but others as well. She is no longer just my sister but the country's sister as well," said Colonel Qureshi's sister Shayna Sunsara.

Family members of Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who gave daily briefings on Operation Sindoor, shower flower petals at Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he holds a roadshow in Vadodara.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins 2-day Gujarat visit with a roadshow in Vadodara.

This is the prime minister's first visit to his home state following India's anti-terror "Operation Sindoor" in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and the subsequent military hostlities with the neighbouring country.

On Tuesday, PM Modi will attend an event celebrating 20 years of "Gujarat Urban Growth Story" and launch "Urban Development Year 2025" in Gandhinagar, the state capital.

Urban Development Year 2005 in Gujarat was a flagship initiative launched by Modi as chief minister with the aim of transforming the state's urban landscape through planned infrastructure, better governance, and improved quality of life for urban residents.

Marking 20 years of the initiative, Modi will launch the Urban Development Year 2025, Gujarat's urban development plan and State Clean Air Programme in Gandhinagar.

In Bhuj, PM Modi will launch multiple development projects worth over Rs 53,400 crore. He will address a public rally there as well.

According to an official statement, the prime minister will reach Bhuj at 11:15 am. Here, he will inaugurate an L locomotive manufacturing plant and flag off an electric locomotive from Dahod.

PM Modi will also addressed a public rally.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch projects worth over Rs 77,400 crore in Gujarat during the two-day visit to his home state. During his visit, the prime minister will visit Dahod and Bhuj, respectively, on the first day, and capital Gandhinagar on the second and final day.