Ahmedabad
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday said that science guided by faith can achieve any goal.
He made the remark while attending the ‘Shatchandi Mahayagna’ organised by the Shri Umiya Mataji Mandir Trust and the Patidar community at Gozariya village in Mehsana district.
Extending New Year greetings for Vikram Samvat 2082, CM Patel said development must move forward with tradition, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “progress while preserving heritage.” He added, “If science is guided by faith, we can reach any destination we aspire to.”
The Chief Minister praised Gozariya village for its collective strength, describing it as a community capable of completing its own work and helping others. Referring to the consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, he said the country is witnessing renewed spiritual energy and highlighted Gujarat’s role in nation-building. “A developed India is possible only through a developed Gujarat,” he said.
CM Patel spoke about the state’s efforts to promote inclusive growth and mentioned the government’s new zone-wise Vibrant Conferences. The first such event in North Gujarat brought investment promises worth over ₹3 lakh crore and 1,200 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs).
He urged people to take new resolutions for the year and prayed to Goddess Umiya Mata for their success. Other leaders, including MP Haribhai Patel and Rajya Sabha member Mayank Nayak, emphasised the importance of blending spirituality with modern progress and nurturing traditional values among youth.
The event saw a large turnout of devotees, community leaders, and local officials.