Narmada

Row over Modi’s dream statue of Sardar Patel

9 October 2010

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement to erect the world’s largest statue of Sardar Patel beside the Narmada dam has created a political controversy – coming just days before the Gujarat’s civic bodies go to polls. The Congress has dashed off a letter to the Election Commission, saying the code of conduct has been violated [...]

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Narendra Modi to PM: Withdraw new panel on Narmada project

7 May 2010

In a letter to prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, chief minister Narendra Modi has requested him to direct the ministry of environment and forests to withdraw its order for formation of a committee to review the environmental steps taken under Sardar Sarovar Project. The CM’s letter says that the decision of the ministry is not [...]

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Narmada water meanders in to Dholi-Dhaja Dam: Bestows smiles to millions

30 November 2009

Really a historic event, a great milestone in the path forward, Chief Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi dedicated the project which has brought Narmada water flooding the Dholi-Dhaja Dam. It spells a great revolution, the scheme is likely to herald a “Jal-Kranti ‘in to the Saurashtra regions. With Chief Minister’s strong political will, the long cherished [...]

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