India, Sept. 20 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

The popular Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, my colleague in the Union Council of Ministers, Sarbananda Sonowal ji, C.R. Paatil, Mansukhbhai Mandaviya, Shantanu Thakur, Nimuben Bambhaniya, the dignitaries connected to this programme from more than 40 places across the country, Ministers from various States connected with all the major ports, senior officials, other distinguished guests, and my dear brothers and sisters, I extend my greetings to you all!

Bhavnagar has created an electrifying atmosphere. I can see before me that outside the pandal there is a sea of people. Such a large gathering has come to shower blessings. I am deeply gratefu...