PM in Gujarat today; will open 1.4 km 'extradose' cable-stayed bridge

March 07, 2017 09:30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat starting today, during which he will attend a number of events and meetings.

During the visit, Modi will inaugurate a national convention of women sarpanch, address an industry meet of OPAL project of ONGC and inaugurate a four-lane bridge over Narmada river in Bharuch.

The Prime Minister will also visit Somnath temple and attend a meeting of the Somnath Temple Trust.

Modi will arrive at Surat Airport on Tuesday evening, from where he will go to Dahej to address an industry meet at ONGC Petro Additions Limited (OPAL) petrochemical complex.

Thereafter, he will head to Bharuch, where he will inaugurate a new bridge constructed on river Narmada to ease the traffic woes on Ahmedabad-Mumbai National Highway.

The Prime Minister will also address a public gathering in Bharuch and lay a foundation stone for a bus port in the town.

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