- Prime Minister Narendra Modi was set to visit Gujarat for two days starting May 25. On May 27, he planned to attend a program at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹5,536 crore. He was also scheduled to inaugurate a locomotive manufacturing plant in Dahod, completed in record time since its foundation stone was laid in April 2022.
- The Visavadar bypoll was highlighted as a three-way contest, indicating political activity in the state.
- Sports:
- In the IPL 2025, Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 83 runs in a match held in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium. MS Dhoni’s performance and speculation about his potential retirement were widely discussed.
- Earlier reports noted that on May 22, Lucknow Super Giants beat Gujarat Titans by 33 runs in another IPL match at the same stadium, despite a strong performance by Gujarat’s Shubman Gill.
- Wildlife:
- In his 122nd *Mann Ki Baat* episode, PM Modi highlighted that the lion population in Gir, Gujarat, increased from 674 to 891 over the past five years, showcasing conservation success.
- Crime:
- A tragic incident in Amreli district was reported where a Dalit man was killed six days after being assaulted for allegedly addressing a teenager from a different caste as “beta.” This sparked discussions about caste-based violence.
- Health:
- Gujarat reported 15 new COVID-19 cases earlier in the week, with authorities stating the variant was mild and patients were being treated at home, urging the public not to panic.[
- Weather:
- The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecasted rain with strong winds in seven Gujarat districts from May 23–25, with a 25% chance of rain affecting the Gujarat Titans vs. Lucknow Super Giants IPL match on May 22. While specific weather updates for May 25 are not detailed, the forecast suggested continued unsettled weather.
IMPORTANT EVENTS (VADODARA)
Political Activity: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) planned a felicitation event for Prime Minister Narendra Modi near Vadodara airport on May 26, as he was set to visit Gujarat for the first time since Operation Sindoor. This was decided during a VMC meeting on May 20, indicating preparations in Vadodara leading up to Sunday.
Infrastructure: PM Modi was scheduled to virtually inaugurate five redeveloped railway stations under Vadodara’s Western Railway division on May 22, which may have generated local buzz by Sunday.
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