India, May 1 -- justify;">Marking the 66th Gujarat Foundation Day, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the state's development model has gained global recognition and continues to attract attention from across the world.

In a message to citizens on Gujarat Gaurav Divas (May 1), Patel said Gujarat's growth trajectory reflects decades of sustained policy focus and public participation. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for laying the foundation of development-oriented governance that, he said, helped position Gujarat as a key economic driver.

The chief minister also thanked voters for their support in recent local body elections, calling it a reaffirmation of trust in the government.

Highlighting infrastructure and economic planni...