Lok Sabha Question No. 1708 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-10
Subject: Invitation to MP by the District Administration of Daman and Diu
Ministry: PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO-1708 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2025

'Invitation to MP by the District Administration of Daman and Diu"

## 1708.  Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

Will the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs be pleased t0 state:-

- (a) whether the Member of Parliament of Daman and Diu has been invited by the District Administration of Daman and Diu Districts to the public events, organised in Daman and Diu after the constitution of &th Lok Sabha till now;
- (6) if so, the details of the copy of the invitation sent to the Member of Parliament of Daman and Diu; including physicatand email copies for all public events held in Daman and Diu after the constitution
- (c) whether necessary courtesy was accorded to the Member of Parliament of Daman and Diu during these events, as per the protocol guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training; and
- (d) if the details thereof? SO,

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS; AND MINISTER OF STATE INDEPENDENT CHARGE IN THE MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE

## (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

As per inputs provided by Mlo Home Affairs and U. T. Administration of Dadra & Haveli and Daman & Diu; para-wise reply to the question is attached as under Nagar

- (a) to (c) Reply is attached at Annexure A\_
- (d) Reply is attached at Annexure B.

1708.

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## 1708

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## on 10.122025 reg:

The undersigned is directed to refer to the M/o Parliamentary Affairs OM No. 47(4)/2025-Leg.I dated 04.12.2025 on the subject cited above and to forward herewith the DNH&DD Administration's letter No. JS/PA/Parl. Question/2025 26/180 dated 06.12.2025 for appropriate action.

Encl: As above

To,

Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, [Shri Manish Gupta, Under Secretary (Leg I)]

Room No. S-60, Parliament House, New Delhi:

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Under Secretary to the Govt: of India Tele\_ No\_ 011 2401 0271 Email: singh rakesh@nic in

## File No. 15041/07/2025-UTS.I

t Kartavya Bhavan 03, Dated the 08 December, 2025

## OFFICE MEMORANDUM

## BY EMAIL LSPEEDPOST

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U,T. Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu; O/o. the Joint Secretary (Parliamentary Affairs), Secretariat; Vidyut Bhawan, Kachigam, Nani Daman:

No. JS/PAParl: Question/2025-26/180

Shri Rakesh Kumar Singh, Under Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Kartavya Bhawan 3, New Delhi: To,

Sub: Requesting inputs for Lok Sabha USQ 1708 listed for 10.12.2025 reg:   invitation to MP by the District Administration of Daman and Diu regarding:

Sir, am directed to refer to your 15041/07/2025.UTS-I dated 05/12/2025 on the subject  cited above In this regard, please find  enclosed herewith the para-wise reply in respect of Daman District received from the Deputy Collector, Daman vide letter No\_ COL/DMNMAG/EST/2025-26/3373 dated 05/12/2025 (copy enclosed as Annexure-A) and the para-wise reply in respect of Diu District received from the Deputy Collector, Diu vide letter No: DYCOLL/GEN/2025-26/2081 dated 05/12/2025 (copy enclosed as Annexure\_'B) for kind information and necessary action. your

This is issued with the approval of the Secretary (Parliamentary Affairs) Advisor to the Hon'ble Administrator, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu:

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Yours sincerely,

(Ashish Mohan) Joint Secretary (PA); Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu:

Dated: 06/12/2025

Encl: As above

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## UNION TERRITORY ADMIMSTRATION OF

## DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN & DIU, OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR/

## SUB DIVISIONAL MAGISTRATE, DAMAN. E-mail: dycollg-dmn-ddeddd gov in

COL DMNMAG EST/2025-2613373

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The Director-cum-Joint Secretary (PA), Secretariat, Kachigam, Nani-Daman

Sub:- Reply to Lok Sabha admitted Un-starred Question No. 1708  regarding "Invitation to MP by the District Administration of Daman and Diu * to be answered on 10-12-2025.

Ref: - Letter No. F.47(4)/2025 Leg I dated 04-12-2025 issued by the Under Secretary to the Govt: of India, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, New Delhi. Sir,

To,

With  reference to the subject and reference cited above, [ am directed to furnish the parawise reply in respect of Daman District of the Question raised by the Hon'ble Member of Parliament of Daman and Diu as under

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| 1         | Whether the Member of Parliament of Daman and Diu has invited by the District Admini- stration of Daman and Diu Districts to the Public events organised in Daman and Diu after the constitution of 18th Lok Sabha till now. been                                              | Yes. Please find attached herewith photos and invitation through e-mails of the same.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
|           | If the details of the copy of the invitation sent to the Member of Parliament of Daman and Diu including physical and email copies of all public events held in Daman and Diu after constitution of 18th Lok Sabha alongwith the date- wise details of all  these invitations. | Below-mentioned is list of major district and UT level events, programs and functions  where Hon ble MP was present upon invitation by the administration: 1. UT level Independence Function, 2024 held at the Engineering Daman: Hon'ble MP was invited and he attended the event However, he chose to leave the event immediately after the commencement of the speech of the Chief Guest: 2 Honble MP was invited for the public functions of the Hon ble Vice President at Diu in September, 2024 Further, he was also invited and he was present the visit of the Hon ble Vice President at Daman. 3. Participation in the Meeting held by Electoral Roll   Observer in Daman District on 2Oth November,2024. Day College, during Aviary |

- 4 . Attended the meeting on 10-10-2024 for rationalization of polling stations in the presence of the District Magistrate, Daman.
- 6\_ Participation in the Annual General of   Daman and Diu State Cooperative Bank held 19th December 2024\_ on
5. Participation in the Tribal Function in Daman on 1Sth November , 2024 Day
- 7 \_ Participation in various Gram Panchayat Development Plan approval meetings held in the months of November and December, 2024.
- 9 Attended Republic function on 26th January, 2025 in Daman. However, during the function   upon arrival of the Chief Guest; District Collector on the stage, when Hon ble Member of Parliament, Daman & Diu was greeted by   him, the Member of Parliament continued to argue with the Collector approached the podium in order to interrupt his speech. It was unfortunate that there was an attempt by the Hon ble Member of Parliament to disrupt the entire function by  threatening to stage a protest at the function venue, obstructing the general salute of the SP of the district and obstructing the speech of the Collector of the District. Day and
- 8 Participation in District   Panchayat General Body Meeting held on 12.12.2024.
- 10.Participated in District Level DISHA Committee held for Daman District on 13/05/2025 and Diu District on 30/05/2025 to review physical progress, achievement of various schemes of the Government of India as per the Guidelines of the DISHA issued by the Ministry of Rural Development:
- 12.District Level DISHA   Meeting was held at district level, under the chairpersonship of the MP with the District designated officer and Hon ble MP was invited and remained present for the Mecting held on 29th Nov 2025 at District Panchayat Premises
11. Participated in 7gu1 Independence Celebration on August, 2025. Day
- 13.Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) mandates Gram Panchayats in India tO crcate comprehensive

|    |                                                                                                                                                                                                  | plans for economic development and social justice using available resources, as per Article 243G of the Constitution. Hon ble MP was invited for the meeting of Gram Panchayat Development Plan at Marward Gram on 04/12/2025. But he was out of station. As suggested we have also arranged Video Conference facilities, but unfortunately he had not attended the same. The presence in all the aforementioned functions in Daman District proves that the invitations were given to the Hon ble M.P time to time and he also attended in various functions in Daman.   |
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|  3 | Whether necessary courtesy was accorded to the Member of Parliament of Daman and Diu during these events, as per the protocol guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training; and | Hon ble MP is duly invited in public functions and all protocols including arrangements for seat at the dais, receiving the dignitary, being courteous in behaviour, etc: are followed as the laid down SOP for official dealings between the Administration and Members of Parliament. in OM F No. 11013/14/2022-Estt.A-III, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. per                                                                                                                                                                                  |
|  4 | If s0, the details thereof?                                                                                                                                                                      | All the Photographs of National events organized in Daman and Diu after 18th Lok Sabha was formulated are attached herewith which is self-explanatory. of Invitations send through emails are also enclosed _ Copy                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |

The above is for your kind information and onward transmission to the Under Secretary to the Govt\_ of India, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, New Delhi.

This is issued with the approval of the Collector, Daman.

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Yours sincerely ,

(SMT: AARTI AGARWAL) DAMAN.

Encl:; As above.

for information to: Copy

The PA. to Collector, Daman.

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## INVITATION THRQUGH E-MAIL

Umesh Palel <umeshbabubhalpalel@gmall,com>

Gmail

Invltation Reg:

Wed, Aug 6,2025 at 9.58 AM

Mr Saurabh Mlshra <collector-daman-dd@ddd govin? To: umeshbabubhaipalel <umeshbabubhaipalel@gmall com?

Sir,

The Daman Administration cordiallyinvites you for planning of various events & programs lor Seva Parv; 2025.

Venue: - Swami Vivekanand Auditorium; Nani Daman;

RSVP,

Collector; Daman.

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Umesh Patel <umeshbabubhaipatel@gmailcom>

## Invitation on occasion of the 79th Independence Hoisting Ceremony: Day Flag

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DGHQ <dchgdmn@gmail.com? To; umeshbabubhaipatel <umeshbabubhaipatel@gmailcom?

Sir;

The Daman Administration cordially invites you to the FLAG HOISTING CEREMONY on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day; ie,,

Date & Time: - 1Sth August; 2025 (Friday}, 08.45 A M onwards

RSVP Collector; Daman.

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The UT. Acministralion of Dadra & Nagar Havoli and Daman & Diu cordially invites you for "UT level events on.Har Ghar Tiranga Campalgn & Partition Horror Remembrance Day"

Haveli and Daman & Diu and Lakshadweep. Nagar

Venue; Swami Vivekananda Hall; Nani Daman

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The U.T: Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu cordially Independencc Day on 1Sth August 2024\_

& Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu and Lakshadweep

Date, Timo & Vcnue: 15th August 2024 (Thursday). 08.50 AM. onwards at Govornment Engineering College. Nani Daman:

RSVp Collector, Daman.

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## Invitation for inauguration of Aviary at Jampore, Motl Daman, Daman:

From Mc Saurabh Mlshra

Daman, Daman:

Subject Invitatian for Inauguration of Avlary at Jampore, Moti

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Respected Sir;

The U.T: Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu cordially invites you for inauguration of Aviary at Jampore, Moti Daman, Daman: Dale, time and Venue of the said inauguralion is as under:

Chief Guest: Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar; Hon"ble Vice President of India.

Date, Timo & Vonue: Seplember; 2024 (Friday), 12.05 RM onwards at Jampore, Moti Daman 396 220. 2oth

Shri Ismail Mujawar (Mob\_ +91 9408728626) is doputed as Protocol Officer t0 receive the Hon'ble Member of Parliamenl, Daman and Diu. Therefore\_ Is requested kindly share your arrival time, as the Protocol Officer can receive you al the evenl No\_

RSVP Collector; Daman.

Note: It is requested to please be present before 30 minutes of the inauguration time (12.05 PM.) as menlioned above

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Photo 2: Name of the Hon'ble MP affixed at the seat reserved at the dais on

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the occasion of 76th Republic Day

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Photo 3: Hon'ble MP seated at the designated seat on 26th Jan 2025

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Photo 4 Shri Saurabh Mishra, Collector, Daman greeting the Hon'ble MP on 26th Jan, 2025

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PHOTO NO. 5:78th Independence

## Celebration on I5th August 2024 Day

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Photo 6: During the visit of Hon'ble VP of India in September, 2024 Hon'ble MP at the reception line at Daman Airport

Photo 7: Hon'ble MP sharing the dais with the Hon 'ble VP of India at a

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public function at Ghoghla, Diu in September, 2024

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at Aviary, Daman upon invitation of the administration during the visit of Hon'ble VP of India in September;

Photo 8: Presence of Hon'ble MP 2024

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Photo 9: Hon'ble MP at the reception line up at Diu Airport during the visit of Hon'ble VP in September, 2024

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Photo 10: Tree Plantation at Diu during the visit of Hon'ble VP in Diu

Photo 11:

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Presence of Hon'ble MP at Adivasi Tribal Diwas Function on November , 2024. Collector, Gen. also present during the function 15th

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Photo 12: Hon'ble MP at Annual General Meeting, Daman and Diu State Cooperative Bank (DDStCB) held on 19th December, 2024. Administrator, DDStCB (also Collector, Daman) was also present during the meeting: Body Dy. Gen ,

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Photo 13: Meeting held by Electoral Roll Observer at Collectorate, Daman on 20th November, 2024

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Photo 14: Meeting for rationalization of Polling Stations IOth Oct 2024 in the

presence of Collector, Daman and Collector, Gen , Daman Dy.

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Photo 15: Gram Panchayat Development Meeting held on-29/11/2024 (Kadaiya Group Gram Panchayat)

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Photol6: Gram Panchayat Development Meeting (Atiawad Group Panchayat)

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Photo 17: Gram Panchayat Development Meeting (Kachigham

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Gram Panchayat)

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Photo 18: Independence Celebration Official Function on 15th Aug.2025 Day

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Photo 20: DISHA MEETING at District Panchayat Daman on 29th Nov.2025

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## U.T. ADMINISTRATION OF DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN AND DIU

No. DYCOLL/ GEN/2025-26/2081

To The Joint Secretary (PA), DNH & DD, Parliamentary Affairs Department; Vidyut Bhawan, Kachigam, Nani Daman.

Sub: Lok Sabha Starred question No. 1708 regarding Invitation to MP by the District Administration of Daman and Diu (for answer on 10.12.2025)\_

Sir,

With reference to the subject cited above, attached is the factual note in the matter of the District of Diu\_

This is submitted with the approval of Collector, Diu.

Yours faithfully ,

(Shivam Mishra) Deputy Collector, Diu:

Date: 05/12/2025

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| Question                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Response                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
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| sWill the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs be pleased to state: (a) whether the Member of Parliament of Daman and Diu has been invited the District Administration of Daman and Diu Districts to the public events, organised in Daman and Diu after the constitution of 18th Lok Sabha till by       | the Hon ble Member of Parliament of Daman and Diu has been invited by the District Administration of Diu to the public events, organised in Diu after the constitution of 18th Lok Sabha till now; Yes,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| now; (b) if so, the details of the copy of the invitation sent to the Member of Parliament of Daman and Diu, including physical and email for all   public events held in Daman and Diu after the constitution of the 18th Lok Sabha along with the date-wise details of all these invitations; copies | Below-mentioned is list of major District Level Events, programs and functions where Hon ble MP was invited and present upon invitation by the administration: Hon ble MP was invited for District level Independence Function, 2025 held at Football Ground, Behind Nirmala Mata School, Diu via   email dated 14/08/2025 from Collector's mail id. (Annexure-I) (ii) Participated in District Level DISHA Committee meeting held for Diu District on 30/05/2025 to review physical progress, achievement of various schemes of the Government of India as per the Guidelines of the DISHA issued by the Ministry of Rural Development: Photos attached (Annexure-II) (iii) Khelo India Beach Games 2025 was organised by Sports Authority Day |

|                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | India in Diu District: Sports Authority of India sent invitation to all Dignitaries and Celebrities for Opening Ceremony of KIGB-2025, Hon'ble MP was not present in the said Function. Photo attached (Annexure-III) (iv) Hon 'ble MP was also invited for closing ceremony of KIBG-2025 via email dated 24/05/2025 from Collectors mail id (Annexure-IV): (v) Participated in District Panchayat General Meeting held on 19/03/2025 (through Video Conference) and 23/12/2024 (Physically present) Photos attached (Annexure-V) (vi) Honble MP was invited for the public functions of the Honble Vice President at Diu in September, 2024 Further, he Body   |
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| (c) whether necessary courtesy was accorded to the Member of Parliament of Daman and Diu during these   events, as per the protocol guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training; and (d) if SO, the details | MP is duly invited in public functions and all protocols  including arrangements for seat at the dais, receiving the dignitary, courteous in  behaviour, etc. arc followed as per the laid down SOP for official dealings between the Administration and Members of Parliament in OM F. No_ 11013/14/2022-Estt.A-III, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. being                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |

## Invitation for Independence Day

Collector Diu < collector-diu-dd@ddd gov in

To "umeshbabubhaipatel" <umeshbabubhaipael@gmal.com > "umeshbabubhaipatel" <umesh babubhaipatel@ sansad nic in>

## Respected Sir.

You are cordially invited t0 the Hoisting C eremony' on the occasion of INDEPENDENCE DAY "on Ground Behind Virmala Mata School. Diu 'Flag

With regards.

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You are cordially invited to the

Hoisting Ceremony Flag on the occasion of

Independence 2025" Day by Shri Rahul Dev Boora, IAS

Collector & District Magistrate, Diu On

15th August, 2025 at 8:25 am Friday, at Football Ground;

Behind Nirmala Mata School, Diu.

RSVP

Collector; Collectorate, Diu. Ph:: (02875) 252444

(NOTE : PLEASE BE SEATED BY 8:10 AM)

Photo l: District Level DISHA Committee held on 30/05/2025

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Photo 2: District Level DISHA Committee held on 30/05/2025

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Khelo India Beach Games 2025 Opening Ceremony Seating Arrangement

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## Invitation for Closing Ceremony of Khelo India Beach Games-2025

Collector Diu < collector-diu-dd@ddd govin

To   "umeshbabubhaipatel"<umeshbabubhaipatel@gmail.com >

Cc "Patel Babubhai"<umesh babubhaipatel@sansadnic in >

Respected Sil;

Pleaze find attached herewith Invitaticn for Clozing ceremony of Khelo India Zeach Games-

With regards,

## Attachment(s)

WhatsApp Image 2023-05-24

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Date : 24-05-2025

Time : 06.00 PM ONWARDS

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Khelo India Beach Games 2025 Closing Ceremony Invitation Card

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Photo l: District Panchayat General Meeting held on 19/03/2025 Body

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Photo 2: District Panchayat General Body Meeting held on 19/03/2025

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Photo l: Hon'ble MP at the reception line up at Diu Airport during the visit of Hon'ble Vice President in September, 2024

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Photo 2 Hon'ble MP sharing the dais with the Hon'ble VP of India at a public function at Ghoghla, Diu in September, 2024

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Photo 3: Hon'ble MP during the unveiling of inauguration plaque of PMAY(U) flats with the Hon" 'ble VP of India at a public function at Ghoghla, Diu in September, 2024

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Photo 04: Tree Plantation at Diu during the visit of Hon'ble VP at Diu in September 2024

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