Ahmedabad, Tuesday: A large number of citizens and workers from Veraval-Somnath, Kodinar, Una, Keshod and Mangrol talukas of the newly announced Gir-Somnath district greeted and thanked Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar today.

Minister of State Kanubhai Bhalala and District BJP President Madhabhai Boria led the workers, who expressed the hope the creation of the new district would hasten the development of the region. Legislators Rajshibhai Jotwa, Bhagwanbhai Kargatia and Vandanaben Makwana were also present with them.