Calls for Special Support Package in Bhavnagar Ahead of PM Modi's Visit

Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil urges a support policy for Bhavnagar's diamond and shipbreaking sectors. Ahead of PM Modi's visit, he stresses fair crop prices for farmers and renaming of Ahmedabad's cricket stadium. Gohil questions unfulfilled promises from Modi's tenure as Gujarat CM.

Rajya Sabha MP and senior Gujarat Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil called for a special package and policy for the diamond and shipbreaking industries in Bhavnagar on Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Bhavnagar on Saturday to inaugurate projects related to ports and shipping development.

Gohil urged the PM to address the remunerative pricing issue for cotton, onion, and groundnut farmers, visit rain-affected areas, and rename Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi cricket stadium to honor Sardar Patel.

(With inputs from agencies.)