On May 18, 2025, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects worth over Rs 1,550 crore by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The event, attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, also highlighted the success of Operation SINDOOR, a tri-services military operation that dismantled terrorist bases in Pakistan, exposing the nexus between Pakistan’s army and terrorism.
Operation SINDOOR: A Decisive Strike
Launched on May 7, 2025, in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, Operation SINDOOR targeted nine terrorist hideouts across Pakistan, including up to 100 km inside its territory. Shri Amit Shah credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong political will, the valour of the Indian Armed Forces, and accurate intelligence for destroying bases linked to terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar. The operation exposed Pakistan’s claims of being terrorism-free, as senior Pakistani army officials attended terrorists’ funerals, revealing their complicity. Shah emphasized, “The water of Sindhu and blood cannot flow simultaneously,” signaling India’s stance that talks with Pakistan will focus solely on Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and ending terrorism.
India’s Security Transformation
Over the past 11 years, Prime Minister Modi has strengthened India’s border security and military capabilities. Shri Shah noted that Operation SINDOOR, following surgical strikes and airstrikes, marked a historic milestone in counter-terrorism. The Brahmos missiles destroyed Pakistan’s airbases, and the operation’s success will be “written in golden letters” in India’s defence history. The 140 crore Indians salute the armed forces and Modi’s leadership for ensuring national security.
Ahmedabad’s Development Milestones
The AMC projects inaugurated or initiated on May 18, 2025, included 31 inaugurations and 60 foundation stones, benefiting over 1,070 families with new homes under the PM Awas Yojana. Key projects include: - Pallav Overbridge: Facilitating 1.5 lakh vehicles daily. - Sabarmati-Chandkheda Railway Overbridge: Worth Rs 237 crore. - Sabarmati River Decorative Lighting: Costing Rs 131 crore. - Sports Facilities under overbridges: Valued at Rs 38 crore. - Water Distribution Stations at Vatva (Rs 44 crore), Nikol (Rs 38 crore), and Vasna (Rs 34 crore).
| Project | Cost (Rs Crore) | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Sabarmati-Chandkheda Overbridge | 237 | Improved connectivity |
| Sabarmati River Lighting | 131 | Aesthetic enhancement |
| PM Awas Yojana Houses | 38 | Housing for families |
Employment and Environmental Initiatives
Modi’s Vision for 2047
Key Highlights of the Event
- Inauguration of AMC projects worth Rs 1,550 crore on May 18, 2025, in Ahmedabad.
- Operation SINDOOR (launched May 7, 2025) destroyed nine terrorist bases in Pakistan.
- Exposed Pakistan army-terrorism nexus through senior officials’ presence at terrorists’ funerals.
- Provided housing to 1,070 families and employment to 1,000 beneficiaries via KVIC.
- Promoted tree plantation to plant 40 lakh trees under Green Gandhinagar Mission.