Gandhinagar, May 27 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed Gujarat's progress, saying that there were apprehensions about how it would grow when it was formed in 1960 after splitting Bombay state. He also said that Gujarat should set goals to be achieved when it completes 75 years of its formation in 2035, with India keen to host the Olympics in 2036.

Addressing the celebrations of 20 years of Gujarat Urban Growth Story in Gandhinagar, PM Modi said people's support for Operation Sindoor should translate into efforts to achieve Viksit Bharat.

Referring to Gujarat's progress, he said the state was largely known as a producer of salt when it was formed, and now it is known worldwide for its diamond work.

"Wahi Gujarat jiske paa...