Live: Prime Minister dedicates Sardar Sarovar Dam to the Nation
September 17, 2017
The Chopper of PM Narendra Modi could not land in Kevadiya today owing to bad weather
Vadodara: The AIF chopper had taken off from capital city Gandhinagar to go to Kevadiya in Narmada district for his participation in various events there including dedication of Sardar Sarovar Dam on river Narmada. Union Minister for Water resources Nitin Gadkari and CMs of four states including Gujarat are to participate in these events
Owing to bad weather and low visibility it could not land there and was diverted to Dabhoi, where PM Modi is to address a meeting later in the day.
He reached Kevadiya via road from Dabhoi situated in nearby Vadodara district.
It has caused minor delay in the earlier schedule of event. Union Minister for Water resources Nitin Gadkari and CMs of four states including Gujarat are to participate in these events.
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