Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just returned from his foreign visit and he could not contain his happiness!
Feeling proud of Indian tourism, he expressed his joy on Twitter.
Modi shared an excellent news, the Statue of Unity in Gujarat is featured in TIME’s 100 greatest places 2019 list, making it an emerging and popular tourist spot. Also, just a few days back, 34,000 tourists visited the Sardar Vallabhai Patel statue in a single day, setting a new record.
Excellent news vis-à-vis the ‘Statue of Unity’- it finds a spot in the @TIME 100 greatest places 2019 list.
And, a few days back, a record 34,000 people visited the site in a single day.
Glad that it is emerging as a popular tourist spot!https://t.co/zLSNmwCKyc pic.twitter.com/7xmjWCz9xo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 28, 2019
Inaugurated by Modi on the birthday of the “Ironman of India” last year, the statue stands proudly as the world’s tallest statue.
Mumbai’s Soho house has also made it to the TIME’s 100 greatest places 2019 list.
Modi also tweeted about another thrilling news!
He shared beautiful pictures of the Sardar Sarovar Dam, located on the banks of river Narmada, urging people to visit the Statue of Unity as well. Adding to this, the dam achieved the historic water level mark of 134 metres.
News that will make you thrilled!
Happy to share that the water levels at the Sardar Sarovar Dam have reached a historic 134.00 m.
Sharing some pictures of the breathtaking view, with the hope that you will go visit this iconic place and see the ‘Statue of Unity.' pic.twitter.com/nfH67KcrHR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 28, 2019
During his Independence Day speech, Modi had told people to visit at least 15 tourist destinations in India before 2022 to mark 75 years of freedom.
On the other hand, Modi has gained support from Bollywood stars for his ‘single use plastic’ initiative. He spoke about this issue during one of his ‘Maan ki Baat’ broadcasts, to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150 birth anniversary.
Are you ready to make India free from single use plastic and pay tributes to Bapu on his 150th birth anniversary? #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/4APune12mS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 25, 2019
One of the first celebs to support PM’s initiative is the ‘Satymev Jayante’ host Aamir Khan. Modi thanked the 54 year-old actor for his support via a tweet.
Thank you @aamir_khan for the valuable support to the movement to eliminate usage of single use plastic.
Your encouraging words will inspire others to strengthen the movement as well. https://t.co/AwKi1SzXde
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 28, 2019
Karan Johar and Ayushmann Khurrana have backed Modi’s initiative on Twitter as well.
The initiative by our honourable Prime minister @narendramodi to eliminate the usage of “single use plastic “is formidable and as citizens of not just our incredible nation but also of the world we have to support this extremely important cause ….our environment defines us…..
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) August 28, 2019
Climate change is real and all of us should ensure we do our bit to protect the environment. Thank you Prime Minister @narendramodi ji on urging people to eliminate ‘single-use plastic’.
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) August 28, 2019
