Vadodara: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a broadside against the Congress-led UPA government, saying it is using all means to "ruin and defame" the BJP-ruled state, but has failed to stop its development over the last 10 years.
"The Gujarat Government has carried out tremendous development works across the state without increasing tax on the public. My sole agenda is development," he said.
He was speaking at conclusion of his day-long 'Sadbhavna' fast at the famous temple town of Dakor, about 70 km from Vadodara in Kheda district, on Tuesday evening.
Modi has been undertaking one day district-wise 'Sadbhavna' fast since late last year to promote communal harmony in the state.
The Centre has been using all weapons at its command to "ruin and defame" Gujarat, but has failed to stop the state's rapid march on the path of development, he said.
Gujarat's development was solely based on unity, harmony, peace and integrity of its six crore people, he said.
On the occasion, Modi announced a development package of Rs 900 crore for Kheda district. This amount will be spent to build new roads, implement water supply schemes and develop infrastructure facilities in the district.
Hundreds of people from various sections of society, including leaders of religious communities, met the Chief Minister during the fast. Over 11,000 people in the district went without food for a day to show solidarity with Modi.
He also visited an exhibition which depicted Gujarat's all-round growth in the past decade.
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