Surat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Surat on Friday as part of his visit to his home state Gujarat. The roadshow witnessed a massive turnout, with thousands of enthusiastic supporters lining both sides of the road to catch a glimpse of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister was also accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The atmosphere was electric, as people of all ages waved the national flag, held up placards, and chanted slogans in his support. Many were seen holding up images of PM Modi, while others recorded the moment on their mobile phones. BJP flags fluttered amongst the crowd. Women, children, and elderly citizens stood shoulder to shoulder, some dressed in traditional attire, while others wore T-shirts bearing Modi's image. Security personnel maintained a tight vigil as the Prime Minister acknowledged the crowd with folded hands and waved from his vehicle, responding to the overwhelming enthusiasm with a warm smile. The Prime Minister also autographed a large portrait during the rally, which was presented to him by a crowd of enthusiastic supporters. Before the Prime Minister's roadshow, children dressed in saffron attire put on a vibrant welcome performance. Among the supporters, many donned saffron turbans and traditional Gujarati outfits. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Surat Food Security Saturation Campaign and distribute the benefits of the National Food Security Act to over 2.3 lakh beneficiaries in Surat. An official statement said the Prime Minister will launch the Gujarat scheme for Antyodaya Families for Augmenting Livelihoods (G-SAFAL) and the G-MAITRI (Gujarat Mentorship and Acceleration of Individuals for Transforming Rural Income) program of the Government of Gujarat. The G-MAITRI scheme will provide financial assistance and handholding support to Startups that are working to create a conducive environment for rural livelihoods. G-SAFAL will provide financial assistance and entrepreneurial training to SHG women of Antyodaya families in two Aspirational districts and thirteen Aspirational Blocks of Gujarat.
