West Asia conflict biggest crisis of the decade: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called upon citizens to unite to ease the burden on national resources, terming the West Asia conflict one of the decade’s biggest crises. The Prime Minister, inaugurating the Sardardham Hostel in Vadodara, said the government is making continuous efforts to ensure that this situation has the minimal possible impact on the people of the country. He said today there is a need for all of us to come together to discharge our duties and to alleviate the burden placed upon the nation’s resources. Mr Modi said through every effort – whether small or large – we must reduce our use of products imported from abroad and also refrain from personal activities that entail the expenditure of foreign currency.’ He said the need of the hour is that we transform “Vocal for Local” into a mass movement. Modi said in place of foreign goods, let us embrace local products and let us empower the entrepreneurs of our villages, our cities, and our country.

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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 11, 2026

Sardardham Hostel in Vadodara includes hostel facilities for 1,000 boys and 1,000 girls, along with amenities like a central dining hall, library, and auditorium.  Modi also visited various facilities at the Sardardham complex, including the reception area, civil amenities, dining area, and e-library. The Sardardham, built at a cost of approximately Rs 150 crore, will have facilities including hostel accommodation for two thousand students, a central dining area, a library, and an assembly hall. At the inauguration ceremony, leaders of the Patidar community honoured Modi with the Sardar Ratna Award. Earlier,  Modi paid floral tributes to the statue of the Iron Man, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

(State Correspondet)