Surat, 13 April, 2012

The Chief Minister Narendra Modi today attended the 27-day nam mahotsav organized by Shri Girish Bapu at the interior village of Baheda-Raipura in Vyara taluka of Tapi district.

Speaking at the function as the guest of honour the Chief Minister described the de-addiction drive initiated by Girish Bapu as a significant service to the society. The people of tribal community are honest and hard working. If they become free from addictions, they can emerge as a collective strength, which can play important role in the development of Gujarat, he said.

Chief Minister encouraged the tribals to take vows of becoming free from addictions. He also felicitated five leaders of the society who contributed greatly in the field of social service.

Panchayat Minister Narottam Patel, Tribal Development Minister Mangubhai Patel, Kanjibhai Patel, Mohanbhai Dhodiya, Kantibhai Gamit, saints and a large number of satsangi families from tribal areas were present on the occasion.

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