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PM Modi Inaugurates Sudarshan Setu

PM Modi Inaugurates Sudarshan Setu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's longest cable-stayed bridge, the 'Sudarshan Setu', in Gujarat's Dwarka. Linking Okha and Beyt Dwarka island, the bridge cost ?979 crore and spans 2.3 km. PM Modi laid its foundation stone in October 2017, envisioning it as a link between old and new Dwarka.

This four-lane bridge, 27.20 meters wide, features 2.50 meter wide footpaths on each side, providing ample space for pedestrians. Notably, its design incorporates verses from the Bhagavad Gita and images of Lord Krishna, enhancing its cultural significance.

Formerly known as the 'Signature Bridge', it was renamed 'Sudarshan Setu' or Sudarshan Bridge. Beyt Dwarka, situated near Okha port, lies approximately 30 km from Dwarka town, home to the revered Dwarkadhish temple of Lord Krishna.

Expressing delight, PM Modi, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), remarked, "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."

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PM Modi Inaugurates Sudarshan Setu

PM Modi Inaugurates Sudarshan Setu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's longest cable-stayed bridge, the 'Sudarshan Setu', in Gujarat's Dwarka. Linking Okha and Beyt Dwarka island, the bridge cost ?979 crore and spans 2.3 km. PM Modi laid its foundation stone in October 2017, envisioning it as a link between old and new Dwarka.

This four-lane bridge, 27.20 meters wide, features 2.50 meter wide footpaths on each side, providing ample space for pedestrians. Notably, its design incorporates verses from the Bhagavad Gita and images of Lord Krishna, enhancing its cultural significance.

Formerly known as the 'Signature Bridge', it was renamed 'Sudarshan Setu' or Sudarshan Bridge. Beyt Dwarka, situated near Okha port, lies approximately 30 km from Dwarka town, home to the revered Dwarkadhish temple of Lord Krishna.

Expressing delight, PM Modi, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), remarked, "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."

 
 
 

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