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Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/We-want-to-be-part-of-developed-Gujarat-Israeli-consul-general/articleshow/5664892.cms

SURAT: Gujarat being one of the most industrially developed state of the country and with conducive atmosphere for business to grow is a prime target of many developed nations. Israel is one of them and can offer a lot for further development of the state. Certain areas like agriculture, water, renewable energy and automobile along with clean tech are the key sectors where two governments have started working together and in near future official announcements are likely to be made.

Consul general of Israel Orna Sagiv in her talks with TOI said, "Gujarat is a very vibrant state and we want to be a part of this vibrancy. A delegation of high level officials and trade experts will visit Gujarat for a period of about 10 days in May. We expect to make our relationship a long lasting one."

Located in arid land, Israel has one-tenth of the annual rainfall of average in Gujarat, but it's agro produce is 10 times more.

Central district of Israel uses 75 per cent of recycled and reused water. Water resources need to be preserved and there is likely to be a pact or understanding for mutual co-operation in this sector where Israeli experts can help the state.

"We have learned from our needs and innovation is the keyword for us. We have developed technology that helps in water management. May be Gujarat can also do the same. On government level, bonding with chief minister Narendra Modi started in 2006 and will be cemented further by May 2010," Sagiv said.

With solar and wind energy playing a major part in domestic use in Israel, their expertise can also be used in Gujarat.

Despite not producing any cars in their own country, Israel has $ 800 million automobiles market. With Gujarat becoming an automobile hub and major international players trying to enter the market Israel sees a great opportunity in the state. "We will like to be a part of boom in this sector," said Sagiv adding, "In the next vibrant summit of your state, you will see our increased involvement."

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/forbes-india-gujarat-shows-way-to-green-revolution/111793-3.html?from=tn

More proof that gujrat's development is not unidimensional - it is seeing a revolution in agriculture also even though it has some of the countriy's most arid land!

So much for demonizing as 'anti-Muslim' by 'secular' politicians & media :) Interested to know what kind of a spin would Modi-bashers come up with to rationalize this amazing feat, including the much sidelined Muslim women!

Gujarat Muslims register highest literacy rate
http://www.milligazette.com/Archives/2004/16-31Oct04-Print-Edition/163110200414.htm

[QUOTE]The Census data too reflects the growing significance of this trend. The literacy rate of Muslims in Gujarat has increased by over 10 per cent in ten years to 73.9 per cent.
This is much higher than the state's average of 69.1 per cent and the all-India Muslim literacy rate of 59 per cent. Female literacy too is higher than the national average at 54 per cent..

KirKS;271376So much for demonizing as 'anti-Muslim' by 'secular' politicians & media :) Interested to know what kind of a spin would Modi-bashers come up with to rationalize this amazing feat, including the much sidelined Muslim women!

Gujarat Muslims register highest literacy rate
http://www.milligazette.com/Archives/2004/16-31Oct04-Print-Edition/163110200414.htm

LOL. You don't read stuff right when it comes to Modi?

What is referred to is based on 2001 census. :)

Here is from Sachar report, based on 2001 census:


Now, when did Modi come to power?

Lakshya;271401Don't worry looks like our Sab se Tez...Har Kimat Par...Sacchai Ki Jad Tak...Media also Goofed up.....

He must have goofed up big time dude.. Otherwise how in the whole world Godhra Muslims invite him for April 4th? Hold on.. Did I say GODHRA Muslims? :)

http://deshgujarat.com/2010/03/22/godhra-muslims-invite-modi-as-a-chief-guest-in-their-grand-function/

[QUOTE]
A group of Dawoodi Bohra Muslim leaders today visited Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar and invited him to grace the Dawoodi Bohra Chief Priest Dr. Saiyadna Saheb?s 99th Birth day celebration function as a Chief Guest. A grand birth day celebration function of Saiyadna Saheb will be held on 4th April 2010.

KirKS;271405He must have goofed up big time dude.. Otherwise how in the whole world Godhra Muslims invite him for April 4th? Hold on.. Did I say GODHRA Muslims? :)

Godhra Muslim Inviting him?? Can't believe this. I thought Muslims are not safe in his Raj and left Gujarat and living in WB. Chief Guest in Godhra by Muslim?? Hammm... Kriks let me know which News Channel will cover this story? I want to see their live telecast....:cool

KirKS;271399Alright.. Goof up!

Here is something, instead. :)

Assocham Investment Meter (AIM) - Corporate Investment Assessment Across States and Sectors (Dec 2009)
[quote]Undeterred by the economic slowdown, the domestic investment announcements of India Inc. registered a growth of 16 per cent during the calendar year 2009 over 2008 with Gujarat, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh emerging as frontrunners, according to the analysis of Assocham Investment Meter (AIM) Study on corporate investments.

As per the annual AIM assessment report for corporate investments across states and sectors, total investment plans of India Inc. increased significantly from Rs 13,80,099 crore in 2008 to Rs 15,94,203 crore in 2009; out of which Gujarat, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh carved out a majority share of 15.4 per cent, 12.6 per cent and 8.1 per cent respectively.[/quote]

Jaggudada;222819That should have gone on BJP poster during the last election.

I simply do not understand why BJP's campaign did not have the punch that was required. Hell, I could have created more imaginative presentations (were there any present, by the way?) than them. The "impotent secularist" on the right had side should have been very very uncomfortable by the campaign.. on the other hand, Advani goofed it in such a way that he became a symbol of sympathy for the congress party. Instead of being "weak", BJP should have portrayed him as "cunning". I frankly think that the campaign department of BJP ultimately defeated it.

Narendra Modi's open letter to the nation

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In an open letter to Indians, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has claimed that he was not summoned by the Special Investigation Team probing the post-Godhra riots on March 21, as reported by the media. He also states that he will respond to the SIT 'keeping in view the dignity of a body appointed by the Supreme Court'.

This is the full letter.



My beloved countrymen,

Namaskar,

I am constrained to write to you with a deep sense of anguish. Since last eight years, canards have been spread against me. For the past one week, if we analyse the allegations leveled against me, then the truth will become evident. Truth cannot be suppressed. It is now my duty to place before you the facts that brings out the importance of understanding what the truth really is.

After the 2002 Godhra incidents, I had categorically said in the Vidhan Sabha and in public that no one is above the Indian Constitution and the law, even if he happens to be the chief minister of a state. These are not mere words. My actions have reflected this statement in its true spirit. I assure you that this will be my stand in the future.

In spite of that, some vested interests, without losing a single opportunity and with malicious pleasure and without bothering to ascertain the truth based on mere whims and fancies, have been tarnishing the good image of Gujarat, my government and me.

Recently, there has been a systematic campaign to defame Gujarat through propagation of false reports titled 'Special Investigation Team (SIT) summons Narendra Modi'; 'Narendra Modi did not appear before SIT' and 'Modi has shown disrespect to Supreme Court and SIT'. Such baseless allegations are being leveled once again against me to defame Gujarat.

I am therefore compelled to place the facts before my countrymen.

FACTS:

As soon as newspapers began reporting that Modi has been summoned by the SIT, the government spokesperson immediately said that Shri Modi is bound by the law of the land and the Indian Constitution. He has always extended his cooperation to every procedure of law. And he is committed to do so in the future.

It is a matter of grave concern and needs investigation as to why and who started spreading lies that 'SIT summons Narendra Modi on March 21, 2010'.

The purveyors of untruth failed even to think that March 21, 2010 happens to be a Sunday and a public holiday.

These purveyors of lies even did not once bother to check whether the key SIT officers, who are appointed by the Supreme Court, were present in Gujarat on March 21, 2010.

SIT had not fixed March 21, 2010 for my appearance. To say that I was summoned on March 21 is completely false. I shall respond to the SIT fully respecting the law and keeping in view the dignity of a body appointed by the Supreme Court.

The date of 21st March 2010 was invented by some vested interest and as a part of their effort to interfere in the due process of law. They wanted to paint me as a person who refused to respond to the SIT. This country has in the last twenty four hours witnessed a campaign of disinformation in which a section of the media became an instrument of the disinformers. I hope this section will now take corrective steps.

My beloved countrymen,

The people of Gujarat and this country have identified those who are defaming Gujarat continuously since 2002. But I want to tell the truth; spreading falsehoods has only one single purpose and that is to instigate people. It is a sinful action which will harm the working of a democratic state. Seen in the backdrop of events in the last 24 hours, it shows that there is a nexus among the vested interests in spreading lies against me, in order to defame me. This machination has come unstuck and the people have seen through this charade.

The government of Gujarat has always honoured and cooperated with the investigative agencies, commissions and Supreme Court looking into Godhra and post-Godhra incidents. And that is why I never thought of giving a public statement on this issue.

Despite unbearable pain, I decided to maintain silence in the belief that the due process of law would take its own course.

But now, as the lies reach a crescendo as never before, I am compelled to bring the facts before the countrymen. I also consider it my humble duty.

I hope the truth is not twisted by the purveyors of untruth to misguide the investigation. And I expect that the media would bring my deep pain and despair to the notice of the people.

Thanks,

Narendra Modi

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P_Jani;271616
Mr. Modi's letter:

It is a matter of grave concern and needs investigation as to why and who started spreading lies that 'SIT summons Narendra Modi on March 21, 2010'.

The purveyors of untruth failed even to think that March 21, 2010 happens to be a Sunday and a public holiday.

These purveyors of lies even did not once bother to check whether the key SIT officers, who are appointed by the Supreme Court, were present in Gujarat on March 21, 2010.

SIT had not fixed March 21, 2010 for my appearance. To say that I was summoned on March 21 is completely false. I shall respond to the SIT fully respecting the law and keeping in view the dignity of a body appointed by the Supreme Court.

Seriously, he should sue the sh*t out of these news organization, starting with BBC:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8562237.stm (last updated at 13:40 GMT, Thursday, 11 March 2010)
[quote]"Yes, we have summoned Mr Modi," the head of the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) RK Raghavan told the BBC. "On 21 March, we will ask him a few questions. Then we will send a report to the Supreme Court," he said.
[/quote]Someone needs to provide proof one way or other. The liars should be exposed. :)

LOL, he should also sue The Hindu for breaking the story!
http://www.thehindu.com/2010/03/12/stories/2010031261090100.htm
[quote]NEW DELHI: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Supreme Court to enquire into the 2002 communal violence has issued summons to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to appear before it for questioning on March 21.
...
The Hindu broke the story on its web site, beta.thehindu.com, at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. The exclusive was immediately picked up by television channels, news agencies, and other websites without crediting the original source.[/quote]
KirKS, seriously, post this lead (about The Hindu's claim) on your hero's blog. He is welcome to deposit the reward, in my numbered account, for exposing the source of this lie and slander! :p The Hindu is caught red-handed!