Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the newly constructed Cooperative Complex of Adroda Mandali Cooperative Limited in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
A day prior, Shah visited the Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET) in Gandhinagar, where he conducted a review meeting on the development of libraries. He also planted a sapling on the campus, emphasizing the evolving role of libraries.
In a post on X, Shah said, “The library is a primary centre for learning about education, culture, and history.”
“Today, I visited the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) centre located in my Lok Sabha constituency, Gandhinagar, and reviewed the development of libraries. Through INFLIBNET, libraries are being continuously developed by integrating them with cutting-edge technologies, enabling them to also serve as support centres for curious children in the field of R&D. Additionally, the mobile app of ‘Sastu Sahitya Vardhak Karyalaya’ was launched. This app will prove to be very useful for book lovers in obtaining their favourite books,” he added.
On the occasion of Rath Yatra, Shah also offered prayers at the over 400-year-old Shri Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad. He participated in the Mangla Aarti at 4 am, marking the beginning of the grand festival, and reflected on the experience through a heartfelt post.
“On the sacred occasion of Rath Yatra, participating in the Mangla Aarti at Shri Jagannath Temple, Ahmedabad, is in itself a divine and extraordinary experience. Today, I joined the Mangla Aarti of Mahaprabhu and offered my prayers. May Mahaprabhu continue to bestow His blessings on all”, Shah shared on X.
Extending his greetings to the nation, he called the festival a “unique confluence of faith and devotion” and underscored the importance of preserving heritage and culture.
“Hail Jagannath! Heartfelt greetings to all on the sacred festival of Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra. The Rath Yatra of Shri Jagannath Ji is a unique confluence of faith and devotion, which teaches us that moving forward while cherishing devotion, culture, and heritage is at the core of our being. I pray to Mahaprabhu Jagannath, Veer Balabhadra, and Mata Subhadra for the welfare and progress of all,” Shah posted.