Prime Minister Narendra Modi  urged the people to follow Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s idea of development where he said castes and sects should not be hurdles in development.

PM Modi also cited his example saying he became the head of a government without having caste-based political or dynastic background.

While speaking at the ‘bhoomi poojan’ ceremony of Hostel Phase-1 (Boys’ Hostel), constructed by Saurashtra Patel Seva Samaj in Surat, PM Modi said, “With this initiative in the field of education, Saurashtra Patel Seva Samaj will give a new direction to the youth & help them fulfil their dreams. I’ve been told that hostel construction of both phases will be completed by 2024.”

“There was a time when Gujarat had a shortage of quality education and teachers…Dropout rate in girls was a challenge due to various reasons and one such was lack of washroom facilities. With various schemes today dropout rate has declined, there are washrooms for girls,” he added.

He went on to add that we should follow Sardar Patel who had said castes and sects should not be hurdles in development.

“Despite not having any caste-based political or dynastic background, I have been head of government- first in Gujarat as CM and now as PM – for over 20 years due to people’s blessings,” he asserted.

Talking about the country’s economy, PM Modi said, “A world organisation recently said India will become fastest-growing economy globally after it recovers from pandemic.”

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel was also present during the event.

The hostel building has residential facilities for around 1500 students. It also contains an auditorium and a dedicated library for the students.

Construction of Hostel Phase-II to accommodate around 500 girls will start from next year.

Saurashtra Patel Seva Samaj is a registered trust established in 1983 whose main objective is the educational and social transformation of weaker sections of society.