PM greets people on Madhavpur Mela in Porbandar, symbol of Gujarat–Northeast bond
On 29 March 2026 PM Modi greeted people on the ongoing Madhavpur Mela in Porbandar, Gujarat, saying it reinforces the cultural bond between Gujarat and the Northeast.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on 29 March 2026 for the ongoing Madhavpur Mela in Porbandar, Gujarat. He said the festival highlights India's culture and reinforces the timeless cultural bond between Gujarat and the Northeast, reflecting the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. He recalled speaking about the fair in Mann Ki Baat in April 2022.
Key facts
- Fair
- Madhavpur Mela
- Place
- Porbandar district, Gujarat
- Significance
- Cultural bond between Gujarat and the Northeast; 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'
- Earlier mention
- Mann Ki Baat, April 2022
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Madhavpur Mela, for which the PM extended greetings in March 2026, is held in which district of Gujarat?
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Correct answer: D — Porbandar
The PM extended greetings for the ongoing Madhavpur Mela taking place in Porbandar, Gujarat.
According to the PM, the Madhavpur Mela reinforces the cultural bond between Gujarat and which region?
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Correct answer: B — The Northeast
The PM said the festival reinforces the timeless cultural bond between Gujarat and the Northeast.