Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended the inaugural ceremony of the Urban Innovation and Infrastructure Summit in Vadodara, where a heartwarming moment with a differently-abled student stole the spotlight.
Sharing the experience on social media, CM Patel said, “During the event, children with disabilities from Urmi School welcomed me. Among them was a visually impaired daughter, Gauri Shardul, who is studying in Class 10. Gauri had drawn my sketch. She gave me the sketch. When I spoke with Gauri, she said, ‘Sir, I also want to say a few words.’ For her, I immediately arranged for the microphone on the stage.”
#WATCH | Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel attended the inaugural ceremony of Urban Innovation and Infrastructure Summit, in Vadodara
— ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2025
CM Patel tweeted, "During the event, children with disabilities from Urmi School welcomed me. Among them was a visually impaired daughter, Gauri… pic.twitter.com/aczt19R0fs
The Chief Minister added that Gauri spoke about the facilities being provided to persons with disabilities and expressed her confidence about the future. Patel said such moments inspire hope and pride. “Seeing such a new generation brings a feeling of great joy. With such capable children, we will certainly realise the dream of a developed India — a developed Gujarat,” he wrote.
