PM Modi unanimously chosen as next Chairman of Shree Somnath Trust

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Jan 19, 2021

8:13AM

PM Modi unanimously chosen as next Chairman of Shree Somnath Trust

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was unanimously chosen as the next Chairman of Shree Somnath Trust. The trust manages the world famous Somnath Temple at Prabhas Patan town in Gir-Somnath district of Gujarat.

Mr Modi was named to the top post during a virtual meeting of Shree Somnath Trust which was attended by the Prime Minister. At the virtual meeting, the trustees paid tributes to former Gujarat Chief Minister late Keshubhai Patel, the ex-chairman of the Trust.

The Trustees unanimously chose Prime Minister Modi as the next Chairman of the Trust, to guide it in the times to come.

The Prime Minister accepted the responsibility and also appreciated the efforts of Team Somnath. He expressed hope that together, the Trust will be able to further improve infrastructure, accommodation arrangements, recreation facilities and help establish stronger connection of the pilgrims with our great heritage. A review of the facilities, ongoing activities and projects was also carried out during the meeting.