On the evening of Friday 10th January 2014 Shri Narendra Modi addressed the 32nd All India Police Equestrian Meet, which was held in Ahmedabad. Shri Modi awarded medals and trophies to the winners of the various events and congratulated them for their wonderful performance.

Shri Modi spoke about the importance of horse riding and recalled the close link India’s history and its heroes such as Maharana Pratap share with horses. Shri Modi said that the Gujarat Government encourages youngsters who wish to learn horse riding. He also talked about the importance of sports in the life of an individual and pointed that the Gujarat government has set up a Sports University and every district will have a sports school. He outlined the importance of both sports and sportsmanship in his address.

He shared that Gujarat is hosting this meet after over 15 years and he extended his gratitude to the Centre for giving Gujarat the opportunity to host the meet after so many years.

Minister of State for Home Shri Rajnibhai Patel, Gujarat’s DGP and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

Narendra Modi addresses closing ceremony of All India Police Equestrian Meet in Ahmedabad

Narendra Modi addresses closing ceremony of All India Police Equestrian Meet in Ahmedabad

Narendra Modi addresses closing ceremony of All India Police Equestrian Meet in Ahmedabad

Narendra Modi addresses closing ceremony of All India Police Equestrian Meet in Ahmedabad

Narendra Modi addresses closing ceremony of All India Police Equestrian Meet in Ahmedabad

Narendra Modi addresses closing ceremony of All India Police Equestrian Meet in Ahmedabad

Narendra Modi addresses closing ceremony of All India Police Equestrian Meet in Ahmedabad

Narendra Modi addresses closing ceremony of All India Police Equestrian Meet in Ahmedabad

Narendra Modi addresses closing ceremony of All India Police Equestrian Meet in Ahmedabad

Narendra Modi addresses closing ceremony of All India Police Equestrian Meet in Ahmedabad

Narendra Modi addresses closing ceremony of All India Police Equestrian Meet in Ahmedabad

Narendra Modi addresses closing ceremony of All India Police Equestrian Meet in Ahmedabad

Narendra Modi addresses closing ceremony of All India Police Equestrian Meet in Ahmedabad

Narendra Modi addresses closing ceremony of All India Police Equestrian Meet in Ahmedabad

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The Prime Minister emphasized that Makar Sankranti is a festival that reflects the richness of Indian culture and traditions, symbolizing harmony, prosperity, and the spirit of togetherness. He expressed hope that the sweetness of til and gur will bring joy and success into the lives of all, while invoking the blessings of Surya Dev for the welfare of the nation.
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In separate posts on X, Shri Modi wrote:

“सभी देशवासियों को मकर संक्रांति की असीम शुभकामनाएं। तिल और गुड़ की मिठास से भरा भारतीय संस्कृति एवं परंपरा का यह दिव्य अवसर हर किसी के जीवन में प्रसन्नता, संपन्नता और सफलता लेकर आए। सूर्यदेव सबका कल्याण करें।”

“संक्रांति के इस पावन अवसर को देश के विभिन्न हिस्सों में स्थानीय रीति-रिवाजों के अनुसार मनाया जाता है। मैं सूर्यदेव से सबके सुख-सौभाग्य और उत्तम स्वास्थ्य की कामना करता हूं।

सूर्यो देवो दिवं गच्छेत् मकरस्थो रविः प्रभुः।

उत्तरायणे महापुण्यं सर्वपापप्रणाशनम्॥”