Sudarshan Setu: Modi Inaugurates the Country’s Largest Cable Bridge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country’s largest cable bridge, Sudarshan Setu, in Dwarka, Gujarat. The foundation stone for the construction of this bridge was laid by Prime Minister Modi in 2017.

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The bridge connecting Bet Dwarka Island to Okha Port was constructed at a cost of Rs. 979 crores. This four-lane bridge has a length of 2.3 kilometres and a width of 27.20 meters. Named Sudarshan Setu, it features a unique design with footpaths adorned with verses from the Bhagavad Gita and images of Lord Krishna on both sides. Previously known as the Signature Bridge, it was renamed to Sudarshan Setu. Bet Dwarka is an island near Okha Port, situated approximately 30 kilometres from the town of Dwarka. It houses the renowned Dwarkadhish Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna.

Delighted to inaugurate Sudarshan Setu today – a bridge that connects lands and people. It stands vibrantly as a testament of our commitment to development and progress. pic.twitter.com/G2eZEsa7EY

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 25, 2024

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Today, Prime Minister Modi is set to participate in several inauguration events. This afternoon, he will inaugurate the first AIIMS hospital in Rajkot, Gujarat. Following that, AIIMS hospitals in Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal will also be inaugurated virtually by him. The government has constructed these five super-speciality hospitals at a total cost of Rs. 6300 crores. Moreover, Prime Minister Modi will participate in a roadshow in Gujarat this evening.

'Pandit Nehru dreamed of building this #SudarshanSetu, PM Modi is stealing credit by actually building it – Congressis' pic.twitter.com/QKKM5k7MNG

— Mr Sinha (@MrSinha_) February 25, 2024