Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], November 2 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel paid a courtesy visit to Governor Acharya Devvrat at Raj Bhavan to exchange New Year greetings on Saturday.

Chief Secretary Raj Kumar was also present to extend his wishes to the Governor.

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Earlier in the day, CM Patel marked the New Year of Vikram Samvat 2081 with a visit to the Panchdev Temple in Gandhinagar, where he performed puja.

Offering prayers for the well-being, prosperity, and growth of the state's citizens, the Chief Minister extended heartfelt New Year greetings to all.

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In his New Year message, Bhupendra Patel expressed hope for Gujarat's pivotal role in achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.

MLA Ritaben Patel, Gandhinagar Mayor Meeraben Patel, Municipal Commissioner Vaghela, along with officials from the Municipal Corporation and organization leaders joined the occasion. The Chief Minister also conveyed warm wishes to the devotees gathered at the temple. (ANI)

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