**Executive Summary**
This document outlines Prime Minister Narendra Modi's schedule for a visit to Gujarat from January 10-12, 2026. The visit includes participation in religious events, inaugurations, and meetings with the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz. The information was released on January 9, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **January 10, 2026:**
* Evening arrival in Somnath
* Participation in Omkar Mantra chanting at Somnath Temple (8 PM)
* Viewing of Drone show at Somnath temple.
* **January 11, 2026:**
* Participation in Shaurya Yatra (9:45 AM)
* Darshan and Pooja at Somnath Temple (10:15 AM)
* Participation in Somnath Swabhiman Parv (11 AM)
* Inauguration of Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for Kutch and Saurashtra Region at Marwadi University, Rajkot (1:30 PM trade show and exhibition, 2 PM conference inauguration)
* Inauguration of the remaining stretch of Phase 2 of Ahmedabad Metro from Sector 10A to Mahatma Mandir metro station (5:15 PM)
* **January 12, 2026:**
* Meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad
* Visit to Sabarmati Ashram with Chancellor Merz (9:30 AM)
* Participation in the International Kite Festival at Sabarmati Riverfront with Chancellor Merz (10 AM)
* Bilateral engagements with Chancellor Merz at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, reviewing the India-Germany Strategic Partnership (11:15 AM onwards)
**Impact Analysis**
**Prime Minister Narendra Modi**
* **Impact**: The Prime Minister has a busy schedule of events to attend and preside over.
* **Action Required**: Fulfill the scheduled appearances and meetings.
**German Chancellor Friedrich Merz**
* **Impact**: The Chancellor is involved in joint events and bilateral talks.
* **Action Required**: Participate in scheduled events and meetings with the Prime Minister.
**Citizens of Gujarat (Somnath, Rajkot, Ahmedabad)**
* **Impact**: Increased activity and potential traffic disruptions due to Prime Minister's visit and events.
* **Action Required**: Be aware of potential traffic and event locations.
**Participants and Attendees of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference**
* **Impact**: Attendance and involvement in the conference events.
* **Action Required**: Participate in the inaugurated trade show and exhibition and attend the regional conference.
Key Entities Referenced
Somnath Temple: Site of Omkar Mantra chanting and Shaurya Yatra.
Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2: The remaining stretch of Phase 2 is to be inaugurated.
Sabarmati Ashram: Site of visit with German Chancellor Merz.
Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference: Conference for Kutch and Saurashtra region at Rajkot.
Gujarat: Location of Prime Minister's visit and key events.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Gujarat from 10-12 January
PM to participate in Omkar Mantra chanting at Somnath
temple on 10 January
PM to participate in Somnath Swabhiman Parv on 11 January
PM to inaugurate Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for
Kutch and Saurashtra region at Rajkot on 11 January
PM to will inaugurate the remaining stretch of Phase 2 of
Ahmedabad metro on 11 January
PM to meet German Chancellor Merz in Ahmedabad on 12
January
PM Modi and Chancellor Merz to visit Sabarmati Ashram and
also participate in the International Kite Festival in
Ahmedabad
प्रव तथ: 09 JAN 2026 12:02PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat from 10-12 January, 2026. Prime Minister will
arrive in Somnath on 10th January in the evening and at around 8 PM, Prime Minister will participate in
Omkar Mantra chanting and thereafter he will view Drone show at Somnath temple.
On 11th January, at around 9:45 AM, Prime minister will take part in Shaurya Yatra, a ceremonial
procession organised to honour the countless warriors who laid down their lives defending the Somnath
Temple. Thereafter at around 10:15 AM, Prime Minister will perform Darshan and Pooja in Somnath
Temple. At around 11 AM, Prime Minister will participate in a public function marking Somnath
Swabhiman Parv.
Later in the day, Prime Minister will travel to Rajkot to participate in the Vibrant Gujarat Regional
Conference for the Kutch and Saurashtra Region. At around 1:30 PM, he will inaugurate the trade show
and exhibition at the conference. At around 2 PM, Prime Minister will inaugurate the Vibrant Gujarat
Regional Conference for the Kutch and Saurashtra Region at Marwadi University, Rajkot, and also
address the gathering on the occasion.From Rajkot, Prime Minister will travel to Ahmedabad. At around 5:15 PM at Mahatma Mandir metro
station, Prime Minister will inaugurate the remaining stretch of Phase 2 of Ahmedabad metro from Sector
10A to Mahatma Mandir.
On 12th January, Prime Minister will meet the Federal Chancellor of Germany, H.E. Mr. Friedrich Merz,
in Ahmedabad. At around 9:30 AM, the two leaders will visit the Sabarmati Ashram, followed by their
participation in the International Kite Festival at the Sabarmati Riverfront at around 10 AM.
This will be followed by bilateral engagements from 11:15 AM onwards at Mahatma Mandir,
Gandhinagar, where the Prime Minister and the German Chancellor will review the progress made in the
India-Germany Strategic Partnership, which has recently completed 25 years.
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