Narendra Modi dedicates fast to society, nation

Gujarat has risen over the distortions in society and national life to march on to the path of progress, peace, unity, harmony and brotherhood.

Claiming that his Sadbhavana Mission “is totally dedicated to society and the nation,” Modi said “it aims at unity, harmony and brotherhood among all.”

Drawing the attention toward the devastation that the state has been through he wrote: “Twenty first century did not begin well for Gujarat. In 2001, the devastating earthquake on our Republic Day, took a very heavy toll. In the subsequent year, Gujarat became the victim of communal violence. We lost innocent lives, suffered devastation of property and endured lot of pain. One can visualise what all we have gone through.”

“Those were very difficult and trying days. However, Gujarat has come out and leapfrogged on the path of development and is progressing fast. The atmosphere of peace, unity, social harmony and brotherhood has given further impetus to development,” he claimed.

“The Indian history is a witness that casteism and communalism have never done any good to society. This is also my own firm conviction. Gujarat has understood this and having overcome these evils, it has adopted the path of inclusive development. We are committed to work for a developed Gujarat for a developed India,” he added. “My dear brothers and sisters! no state, society or individual can claim to be perfect. I am grateful to all those who pointed out my genuine mistakes during the last 10 years. I seek your blessings to serve the people with devotion free from all human shortcomings. As chief minister of the state, the pain of each and every citizen is my own pain. Ensuring justice to all is the duty of the state,” Modi added.

“The six crore people of Gujarat are working together for their own development and that of the state. The poorest of the poor is a partner in this process and is confident that he will get the fruits of development. Everyone has inculcated the state’s ethos of development of all with cooperation of all,” he wrote further.

“During my fast, I will continue to pray to the Almighty to give me strength so that I do not develop or retain any ill-feeling or bitterness towards those who defamed Gujarat or me by making false allegations,” Modi wrote. “Our country is a shining example of Unity in Diversity. I am confident that with your blessings, this Sadbhavana Mission will further strengthen our social fabric,” he added.