Surat/Rajkot: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is set for a busy schedule in Gujarat on Monday, September 22, 2025, with a series of public programs planned across Surat, Rajkot, and Ahmedabad. The day will include religious ceremonies, cooperative sector meetings, and attendance at several Navratri festivities.

Morning in Surat: Religious Ceremonies and Felicitations

Shah will begin his day in Surat. At 10:15 AM, he is scheduled to attend the Bhoomi Pujan (ground-breaking ceremony) for the ISKCON Mandir at Varachha, Ring Road Canal. This will be followed at 10:30 AM by a felicitation ceremony for donors, organized by the temple management at a nearby venue.

Afternoon in Rajkot: Focus on Cooperative Sector

In the afternoon, the minister will travel to Rajkot for key cooperative events. At 2:00 PM, he will unveil the statues of former RDC Bank Chairman Vallabhbhai Patel and Shri Vithalbhai Radadiya at the Rajkot District Co-operative Bank on Kasturba Road.

Shortly after, at 2:15 PM, he will attend the Annual General Meeting of seven government cooperative unions and participate in the Sahakari Mahasammelan (cooperative mega-conference) at the Racecourse Ground.

Evening in Ahmedabad: Navratri Celebrations

Mr. Shah will conclude his day in Ahmedabad with three Navratri Raas-Garba Mahotsavs:

• 10:15 PM – Jodhpur ward, at Kalgi-9, opposite Paraskunj Society-1 in Satellite.

• 10:45 PM – Sarkhej ward, at Vrajdham Apartment Part 1-2, behind Jhala Hotel on the S.G. Highway.

• 11:15 PM – Sarkhej ward, at a venue opposite the Legacy building on Shela Road.