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Kadwa Patidar Samaj Nation

100th Anniversary of Kadwa Patidar Samaj

Patidar samaj: A medium to

understand India and Gujarat

Any nation's journey reflects the journey of its society. It is a medium to know and see India
and Gujarat in some ways, with hundreds of years of Kadwa Patidar society's history and
vision for the future. Despite hundreds of years of foreign invader tyranny, the ancestors
of this society did not allow their identity or faith to be eroded. On May 11, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi spoke at the 100th anniversary of the Kadwa Patidar community's service,
which is flying the flag of success all over the world.
oday, the Kadwa Patidar community is moving has grown from generation to generation, year after
Tforward with their labour and ability, wherever year.
they are. The people of this society are present On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the
in every sector, whether it is timber, plywood, Kadwa Patidar Samaj, Prime Minister Narendra
hardware, marble, or building materials. Along with Modi said, "I am grateful to all of you for including
all of this, this society's respect for its traditions me as a member of your family in the Sanatani
Shatabdi Mahotsav." Sanatan is not just a word; it

Kutch's rejuvenation over the years is ever-new and ever-changing. It has an inherent
desire to better itself from the past and is therefore
Kutch used to be one of the most backward
districts in the country. Kutch's identity was defined eternal, immortal". Prime Minister Modi emphasised
by water scarcity, hunger, animal deaths, migration, his personal connections with those who advanced
and misery. When an officer was transferred to Shri Akhil Bhartiya Kutch Kadwa Patidar Samaj and
Kutch, it was viewed as a punishment posting, but were inspired by Narayan Ramji Limbani. He stated
Kutch has since been revitalised. The way work was that he stays current on the work and campaigns
done to solve the water crisis in Kutch and to make of this society. Prime Minister Modi said, "Whether
Kutch the world's most popular tourist destination it was the difficult phase of the Kutch earthquake
is an excellent example of everyone's efforts.
Kutch is now one of the country's fastest-growing or the long relief and reconstruction efforts that
districts. Kutch's connectivity is improving, and followed, it was the strength of society that always
major industries are establishing themselves there. gave me a sense of confidence."
In Kutch, where it was once difficult to imagine
farming, agricultural products are now exported.

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