Modi observed a one-day fast even as Union Minister Tushar Chaudhary of Congress undertook a parallel fast in protest citing wastage of public money.
As a part of the second phase of Sadbhavna (harmony) mission, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today observed a one-day fast even as Union Minister Tushar Chaudhary of Congress undertook a parallel fast in protest citing wastage of public money.
After launching the Sadbhavna mission to promote peace and harmony among people last month by observing a three-day fast, Modi has now embarked on the second leg of the mission where he would observe one-day fast in each of the 26 districts in the state.
The second leg had begun with his one-day fast in temple town of Dwarka in Jamnagar district on Sunday.
"We have experienced the strength of peace, harmony and brotherhood which has taken Gujarat to great heights. This feat which we have achieved today needs to be remembered," Modi said addressing a public gathering at Luncikui ground here where around 8500 people were observing fast with him.
"I did not say this before because I wanted first to show how peace, harmony and brotherhood could be achieved. With our efforts of last 10 years we have achieved it. I would like to tell the world to leave behind cast-based discrimination as it helps no one," he said.
"I want to declare to the world that the path of peace, brotherhood and harmony adopted by the people of Gujarat had made this possible," the CM said.
Modi said that Sadbhavna Mission was not discovered by him or his government, nor did the idea pooped up in his head on one fine morning.
Observing that sadbhavna has been a legacy of Indian culture for thousand years, Modi said terrorism will be wiped out from the face of the planet if the world understands the message of Sadbhavna.
Modi attributed success of his 10 years in power to the six crore people of the state and said that it was their strength that Gujarat has carved out its place on the world map.
Meanwhile, dubbing Modi's fast as a drama and waste of public fund for political purpose, Union minister Tushar Choudhary, Valsad MP Kishan Patel and few local MLAs observed a counter fast near Navsari railway station.
Over 200 workers of mid-day meal programme were detained when they were marching towards Modi's fast venue with black band on their hands, protesting against their unfulfilled demands.
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