9 July 2019 - NZ knocks off India in WC Semis. Rohit and the entire nation in tears.
29 January 2020 - Rohit does a miracle and India beats NZ a series in front of their spectators.
Take a bow Rohit Sharma. Simply Unbelievable. ❤
#RohitSharma#INDvNZ
Growing up in Gujarat, "Modi Saheb" wasn't just a political figure; he was part of our daily landscape. I still remember the palpable shift when he took over as CM. Suddenly, we were talking about 24/7 electricity, the Vibrant Gujarat summits, and a distinct sense of Gujarati pride.
He felt accessible, like a strict yet visionary guardian of the state. For decades, that was the only governance model I knew - one defined by rapid infrastructure and an unshakeable resolve.
Then, my own journey brought me to Delhi, mirroring his transition to the national stage. Moving from Ahmedabad's familiar roads to the capital was a massive shift for me, but watching him navigate the transition from Gandhinagar to New Delhi was fascinating. Not going to lie, Delhi still feels a little hostile.
The same governance style I witnessed locally was suddenly being applied on a massive, global scale. Hearing him address the NDA Conclave recently brought back a rush of nostalgia. When he spoke about freeing the nation from stagnation and building a "Viksit Bharat," it didn't sound like a new campaign slogan to me. It sounded exactly like the ambitious goals he used to set for Gujarat twenty years ago.
Living in Delhi now, I see the grand scale of his impact every day, from foreign policy to national infrastructure. Yet, whenever he speaks, it feels like listening to a family elder - something my father would have talked like.
It is a surreal feeling to have lived under his leadership across two different chapters of my life, watching a state-level vision evolve into a national destiny. From a Gujarati resident to a Delhiite, it’s been quite a journey to witness.
And truly, sabka saath, sabka vikas isn't just a slogan, it is his policy. I've seen it in Gujarat - the reason I keep bringing it is that often times policy results take years to show. Gujarat didn't show immediate results, it also took its time. And then India is a much bigger scale and many more challenges.
When he was Gujarat CM, there was UPA government at Centre. He saw how Dr Singh led government kept parts of Gujarat deprived of drinking water because of Narmada Dam. No wonder one of the first things he did as soon as he became PM was sort the dam heigh issue. He knew how vindictiveness of Centre would eventually harm citizens of the state. Hence he makes sure, even with opposition leadership states, Centre is fair.
Show how good a statesman he is - to keep his own political differences aside for the nation - even when those people didn't vote for him. That's how a leader should be.
I feel truly hopeful for the next decade for India. Our time is now.
Ahmedabad is the most underrated city in India.
No, seriously.
Business? Home to some of India’s oldest and wealthiest trading families. More BSE-listed companies per capita than most metros.
Food? You haven’t lived until you’ve had a full Gujarati thali at 11am on a Tuesday like it’s completely normal.
Infrastructure? BRTS, riverfront, metro — a Tier 1 city that actually planned itself.
Cost of living? Your Mumbai rent gets you a bungalow here.
Culture? IIM-A in one corner. The largest textile market in Asia in the other.
Safety? Women walking at midnight. Enough said.
And the people —
Gujaratis don’t talk about building wealth.
They just quietly do it.
Then offer you chai.
Every city has an identity.
Ahmedabad’s identity is execution.
Sabse sasta. Sabse saaaf. Sabse smart.
The best city in India isn’t the loudest one. 🧡
Man I don't like agendas and going at our players, but fuck me I think I'm going start a Araujo hate campaign and change my account to hate just him account till this fucking idiot leaves my fucking club.
Congratulations Ahmedabad, We Did It!
Kudos to Team @AhmedabadPolice , Narendra Modi Stadium Management, Team @coldplay and @bookmyshow for making it a memorable event!
We hosted an epic Cold Play concert, welcoming a record-breaking 2.5+ lakh visitors!
1.70 lakh+ visitors who traveled from outside Gujarat
- thank you for Visiting Gujarat!
Hassle-free roads, warm welcomes, and top-notch hospitality from Autos to Cabs, Restaurants to Street Vendors, and Hotels - we've got it all!
And the cherry on top? Despite simultaneous big weddings and events, NOT A SINGLE COMPLAINT of misbehaviour, road traffic issues, or mismanagement in 2 days!
Come visit us again soon!
#GujaratRocks #Ahmedabad #ColdPlay #HospitalityAtItsBest
They mocked Gujarat model.
They mocked Modi stadium.
They created narrative that Modi does Hindu-Muslim only, no development.
Because they wanted youth to hate Modi.
Now that very youth is praising Ahmedabad’s development after attending Coldplay’s concert.
Kudos @narendramodi
Thanks to Coldplay, lakhs of people are realising that Ahmedabad is a fantastic city. Excellent roads, great food (minus the cheese), friendly people, no alcohol, and can get from A to B in 30 min tops. Only if the summers were more forgiving.
Superstar culture in India will never end. Pujara and Rahane have every right to be angry for Kohli and Rohit getting picked in test cricket despite failing consistently. Unfortunately both Pujara,Rahane don't have a strong PR machinery like those 2 players have.
Shame on us, Shame on power of social media If Atul Subhash case doesn't wake up this country, the corrupt, rotten legal system and the policymakers of this country. Women should be protected but so is men.