It is estimated that the Gujarat and Central governments have spent between \u20b96,000 crore and \u20b910,000 crore on these meetings over the past 12 years.<\/p>\n
Dilip Patel<\/p>\n
Ahmedabad, July 4, 2026<\/p>\n
The Prime Minister visited Sanand on July 4, 2026, to inaugurate a factory; this marked his 119th visit and 206th meeting over the last 12 years. It is estimated that the state government, the central government, and companies spend \u20b950 crore on a single meeting of his. This estimate is based on expenditure figures and financial details sought by MLA Chaitar Vasava and the Surat Collector. Thus, if the cost per meeting is \u20b910 crore, the total expenditure over 12 years would be \u20b92,060 crore; if it is \u20b930 crore, the total would be \u20b96,180 crore. Based on the \u20b950 crore figure, it can be estimated that \u20b910,300 crore was spent on 206 meetings over 12 years. Since neither the central government nor the Gujarat government releases official data regarding the expenditure on the Prime Minister’s meetings, we have to rely on estimates.<\/p>\n
Since becoming Prime Minister (following his tenure as Chief Minister), Narendra Modi has visited Gujarat 118 times up to July 2026. Over these 12 years, he has made an average of 10 visits annually. Across these 118 trips, he has held 205 meetings, including election-related ones. He holds an average of 16 meetings a year. This implies that, on average, he delivers a speech every 15 days before returning to Delhi. His most frequent visits
\n2014 Lok Sabha Elections
\n2017 Gujarat Assembly Elections
\n2019 Lok Sabha Elections
\n2022 Gujarat Assembly Elections
\n2024 Lok Sabha Elections
\n2024 Lok Sabha Elections
\n2026 \u2013 5 visits \u2013 9 meetings
\nBetween January 2026 and July 4, 2026, the Prime Minister undertook 5 official visits to Gujarat.
\nJanuary 10, 2026: Visited Somnath Temple; participated in the chanting of the *Omkar* mantra, a drone show, and the Somnath Swabhiman Parv.
\nJanuary 11, 2026: Inaugurations and a public meeting in Rajkot; visited Jamnagar.
\nJanuary 11, 2026: Met the German Chancellor at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad; participated in the Kite Festival.
\nJanuary 12, 2026: Inaugurations in Ahmedabad; returned to Delhi after the three-day Gujarat visit. On May 11, 2026, he returned to Somnath Temple to celebrate the Somnath Amrit Mahotsav and play the *damru*. The Shankaracharya was not invited.<\/p>\n
May 11, 2026: Inaugurated the Sardardham Hostel in Vadodara; honored by industrialists at a public meeting.<\/p>\n
June 5, 2026: Reviewed and inaugurated the Hazira Industrial Project in Surat.<\/p>\n
June 5, 2026: Held a public meeting in Surat to showcase projects built using public funds.<\/p>\n
2025 \u2013 5 visits and 9 meetings<\/p>\n
March 7\u20138, 2025: Participated in a grain-related program in Surat and held a meeting.<\/p>\n
March 8, 2025: Visited Navsari on the occasion of International Women’s Day and held a meeting.<\/p>\n
May 26, 2025: Inaugurated a factory in Dahej and held a meeting. On May 26, 2025, he inaugurated a project in Bhuj and held a public meeting. On May 27, 2025, he held a program in Gandhinagar focused on urban expansion and delivered a speech.
\nOn June 13, 2025, he visited a plane crash site in Ahmedabad and participated in a photo session.
\nOn November 15, 2025, he visited the bullet train station in Surat and delivered a speech.
\nOn November 15, 2025, he visited the Dev Mogra Temple and held a meeting. He spent \u20b930 crore directly and \u20b950 crore indirectly from public funds for the meeting.
\nOn November 15, 2025, he held a meeting in Dediapada.
\n2024 \u2013 16 visits and 16 meetings.
\nOn January 8\u201310, 2024, he met with industrialists in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar and delivered a speech. On February 22, 2024, he held meetings and inaugurated projects in Ahmedabad, Mehsana, Navsari, and Kaprada.
\nOn February 24\u201325, 2024, he inaugurated projects and held meetings in Jamnagar, Dwarka, and Rajkot; he also visited the Lord Krishna temple in Dwarka.
\nOn March 12, 2024, he visited the Kochrab Ashram (established by Gandhiji) and the Sabarmati Ashram project in Ahmedabad, and held a meeting.
\nOn September 16, 2024, he held meetings and inaugurated the ‘Samvad’ initiative and the Metro in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad.
\n2023 \u2013 He visited 10 times and held 10 meetings.
\nOn January 10\u201311, he met with industrialists in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar and delivered a speech.
\nOn March 12, 2023, he watched the India-Australia Test match at the controversial Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. On April 18, 2023, he inaugurated projects and delivered a speech in Gandhinagar.
\nOn May 27\u201328, 2023, he organized G20 programs in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad and delivered a speech.
\nOn June 30, 2023, he visited Ahmedabad and held a meeting. On September 26\u201327, 2023, he met with industrialists in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar; he delivered speeches and inaugurated projects.
\nOn October 30, 2023, he visited the Ambaji Temple and a temple in Mehsana; he held meetings and performed inaugurations.
\nOn October 31, 2023, he visited the Statue of Sardar Patel in Narmada and delivered a speech.
\nOn December 17, 2023, he visited the ‘Aircraft House’ and met industrialists in Surat; he inaugurated projects and delivered a speech. On December 18, 2023, he again performed inaugurations and delivered a speech in Surat.<\/p>\n
2022 \u2013 20 Visits \u2013 50 Meetings\/Roadshows
\nIn 2022, he visited 20 times for the Gujarat Assembly elections. These included 11 official and 9 political visits, comprising 31 public meetings or rallies and 3 major roadshows; in total, around 45 to 50 meetings took place.
\nVisits and meetings were held in Gandhinagar, Banaskantha (Deodar), Jamnagar, and Dahod between April 18 and 20, 2022.
\nOn June 10, 2022, he… in Navsari…<\/p>\n
…launched a campaign, held meetings, and delivered speeches.
\nOn June 10, 2022, he visited ISRO in Bopal, Ahmedabad, met with private industrialists, and delivered speeches.
\nOn June 17\u201318, 2022, he visited Vadodara, Dahod, and the Kalika Mata Temple in Pavagadh, and held meetings.
\nOn July 4, 2022, he presided over an inauguration and delivered a speech in Gandhinagar.
\nOn July 28, 2022, he visited Sabar Dairy in Sabarkantha and delivered a speech.
\nOn September 29\u201330, 2022, he inaugurated events and projects, and delivered speeches in Surat and Ahmedabad (including at a sports-related meeting).
\nOctober 9\u201311, 2022<\/p>\n
Visited Modhera, Jamnagar, Amod, and Ahmedabad; held meetings and delivered speeches.
\nOn October 19\u201320, 2022, he visited Gandhinagar, Junagadh, Rajkot, Bharuch, Kevadia, and Vyara; held meetings, presided over inaugurations, and delivered speeches.
\nOn October 30\u201331, 2022, he inaugurated projects in Vadodara, Kevadia, Tharad (Banaskantha), and Ahmedabad, and delivered speeches at meetings.
\nOn November 1, 2022, he inaugurated projects in Jambughoda (Panchmahal) and delivered speeches at meetings.
\nNine consecutive political meetings. During the Gujarat Assembly elections, the Prime Minister also held numerous election rallies and roadshows.
\nNovember 19\u201320, 2022: First phase of the election campaign covering Valsad, Veraval, Dhoraji, Amreli, and Botad. November 23\u201324, 2022: Multiple public meetings in a single trip across Palanpur, Modasa, Dahegam, Bavla, Mehsana, Dahod, Vadodara, Dholka, and Matar. Campaigning ahead of the first phase of voting (scheduled for December 1) in Kheda, Netrang, Surat, Palitana, Anjar, Jamnagar, and Rajkot on November 27\u201328, 2022.
\nPre-phase rallies and roadshows in Kalol, Chhota Udepur, Himmatnagar, Deesa\/Deodar, Patan, Sojitra, and Ahmedabad on December 1\u20132, 2022.
\nA 50-km-long roadshow in Ahmedabad passing through 13 assembly constituencies; election roadshows in Rajkot and Surat, along with public meetings, during November\u2013December 2022.<\/p>\n
2021 \u2013 4 trips, 7 meetings
\nIn 2021, the Prime Minister’s trips were significantly limited due to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic; programs were conducted via video conferencing. Nevertheless, he visited the state four times.
\nOn February 24, 2021, he attended the inauguration of the Narendra Modi Stadium\u2014the world’s largest cricket stadium\u2014in Ahmedabad and watched the India-England Test match. (Note: There was opposition regarding the renaming of the stadium from Sardar Patel Stadium).
\nOn June 12\u201313, 2021, he conducted an aerial survey of cyclone-affected areas in Ahmedabad.
\nOn July 15\u201316, 2021, he visited Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Vadnagar, where he inaugurated railway stations and addressed meetings.
\nOn September 11\u201312, 2021, he participated in and inaugurated several programs, some via video conferencing. Foundation stones were laid for the Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2 and Surat Metro projects on January 18, 2021. He addressed the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Gujarat High Court on February 6, 2021, and addressed a video conference regarding the vehicle scrappage policy in Gandhinagar on August 13, 2021. On December 25, 2021, he addressed the ceremony at Lakhpat Gurudwara via video conference. 2020 \u2013 3 visits and 2 meetings: During 2020, the Prime Minister’s visits were limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most programs were conducted via video conference. He undertook three major in-person visits to Gujarat. On October 30, 2020, he delivered a speech at a parade in Kevadia. On October 31, 2020, he spoke at the inauguration of the Narmada project in Kevadia. On December 15, 2020, he laid the foundation stone for the world’s largest hybrid renewable energy park (by Adani) near Khavda in Ghordo, Kutch. He also laid the foundation stone for the new Anjar Sarhad Dairy plant. Events like the White Rann and Rann Utsav took place, and he interacted with artisans and farmers. 2019 \u2013 19 visits and 32 meetings: In 2019, he made six major visits to Gujarat for official programs. During the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP organized election meetings, rallies, and roadshows. From January 17\u201319, 2019, he attended and addressed programs for industrialists in Ahmedabad. On January 30, 2019, he held meetings and delivered speeches in Surat, Dandi, Navsari, and the Hazira industrial area.
\nOn March 4\u20135, 2019, he held meetings in Jamnagar, Jetpur, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Adalaj, and Vastral. He inaugurated or laid the foundation stones for the SAUNI project, the Metro, and various urban development projects.
\nOn September 17, 2019, he celebrated his birthday in Kevadia, by the Narmada River, and enjoyed the day off.
\nHe performed the Narmada Aarti.
\nOn October 2, 2019, he visited Ahmedabad and held a meeting regarding Mahatma Gandhi and the privatization of the arms sector.
\nOn October 31, 2019, he attended a parade in Kevadia. Political Meetings, Rallies, and Roadshows
\nFor the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, he undertook seven campaign tours in Gujarat, holding 22 public election meetings or rallies.
\nHe held a massive roadshow in Ahmedabad and campaigned for Amit Shah, the candidate from Gandhinagar.
\n30\u201331 March 2019: Jamnagar, Rajkot region
\n6\u20137 April 2019: Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar
\n15\u201317 April 2019: Surat, Bhavnagar, Amreli
\n21\u201323 April 2019: Patan, Mehsana, Banaskantha
\n28\u201330 April 2019: Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, Panchmahal
\nThe final phase included a roadshow in Ahmedabad and several election rallies in May 2019.<\/p>\n
According to official BJP figures, the campaign involved 142 public meetings and 4 roadshows across the country, covering 1.5 lakh km by air and addressing approximately 1.5 crore people.<\/p>\n
2018 \u2013 5 days \u2013 10 meetings
\nIn 2018, he visited five times and held 10 meetings: 25 February \u2013 Surat
\n23 August \u2013 Valsad, Junagadh, and Veraval
\n30 September \u2013 Anand (Mogar) and Rajkot
\n31 October \u2013 Kevadia (Inauguration of the Statue of Unity)
\n21\u201322 December \u2013 Kevadia and Gandhinagar<\/p>\n
2017 \u2013 19-day tour and<\/p>\n
40 Meetings
\n2017 was the year of the Gujarat Assembly elections. The campaign period ran from November 27 to December 12, 2017.
\nThere were 5 major official visits. 12 political tours covered 20 districts. 35 public election meetings were held.
\nOfficial Visits
\nJanuary 10\u201313, 2017: Inaugurated programs for industrialists and met with them in Gandhinagar.
\nJune 29\u201330, 2017: Attended events in Ahmedabad and Rajkot, the Sabarmati Ashram centenary program, and government functions. July 25, 2017: Conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Ahmedabad and North Gujarat.
\nOctober 7\u20138, 2017: Visited Dwarka (offered prayers at the Dwarkadhish Temple), inaugurated the Sudarshan Bridge, and visited Chotila, Gandhinagar, Vadnagar,<\/p>\n
and Bharuch to attend programs and deliver speeches at meetings.
\nDecember 25, 2017: Attended Vijay Rupani’s swearing-in ceremony in Gandhinagar.
\nMajor political or election tours in 2017 \u2013 10 days and 32 meetings.
\nOctober 16, 2017: ‘Gujarat Gaurav Mahasammelan’ (Grand Rally for Gujarat’s Pride) in Gandhinagar.
\nDecember 3\u201312, 2017: Conducted a continuous campaign; held numerous meetings and roadshows across Gujarat prior to the second phase of voting. During November and December 2017, held election meetings and roadshows in several districts, including Rajkot, Surendranagar, Bharuch, Surat, Ahmedabad, Mehsana, Banaskantha, Patan, Bhavnagar, Amreli, and Jamnagar. 27 November 2017: Bhuj, Jasdan, Dhari (Amreli), Kamrej (Surat) \u2013 4 meetings
\n29 November 2017: Morbi, Prachi (Somnath), Palitana, Navsari \u2013 4 meetings
\n3\u20134 December 2017: Saurashtra and South Gujarat \u2013 8 meetings
\n6 December 2017: Dhandhuka, Dahod, Netrang, Surat \u2013 4 meetings
\n8 December 2017: Bhabhar, Kalol, Himmatnagar, Nikol (Ahmedabad) \u2013 4 meetings
\n9 December 2017: Lunawada, Bodeli, Anand, Mehsana \u2013 4 meetings
\n11 December 2017: Patan, Nadiad, Ahmedabad \u2013 3 meetings
\n12 December 2017: Final campaign meeting held before the second phase of voting.<\/p>\n
2016 \u2013 6 visits \u2013 6 meetings
\nModi visited 6 times in 2016.
\n16 April 2016: Addressed dairy farmers in Anand.
\n30 August 2016: Inaugurated the first phase of the SAUNI scheme and held a meeting with farmers in Jamnagar.
\n17 September 2016: Celebrated his birthday and held a meeting in Gandhinagar.
\n17 September 2016: Assisted differently-abled individuals and delivered a speech at a public meeting in Navsari.
\n18 September 2016: Attended a program, held a meeting, and delivered speeches in Ahmedabad.
\nDecember 2016: Public program in North Gujarat.<\/p>\n
2015 \u2013 4 meetings
\nDuring 2015, he undertook 4 major official visits. On 7\u20138 January 2015, he delivered a speech at a program welcoming industrialists in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
\nOn 10\u201311 January 2015, he attended programs for industrialists and delivered speeches in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. On December 18\u201320, 2015, he handed over a historic document to the state government in Bhuj and Dhordo, Kutch.
\nOn December 25, 2015\u2014his birthday\u2014he held a private meeting with his family.
\n2014 \u2013 4 visits and 10 meetings
\nHe took the oath as Prime Minister on May 26, 2014. That year, he visited Gujarat four times and participated in 10 programs or meetings.
\nOn September 11\u201312, 2014, he hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Ahmedabad; he welcomed him, took him to Sabarmati Ashram, and joined him on a swing at the Sabarmati Riverfront. On October 30\u201331, 2014, he observed National Unity Day in Kevadia, Narmada, and enjoyed a holiday there.
\nOn November 29\u201330, 2014, he attended a meeting of police officers in Ahmedabad and went for a walk at Kankaria.
\nOn December 13, 2014, he delivered speeches at a government meeting and a meeting regarding development programs in Gandhinagar.
\nExpenditure
\nOver a period of 12 years, \u20b9815 crore was spent on the Prime Minister’s foreign visits. Expenditure on domestic visits is many times higher than this.
\nThere is no fixed figure for the estimated cost when the Prime Minister visits a specific location to hold a rally, meeting, or roadshow. Travel expenses are borne by various departments, and the total cost is not published in a single place.
\nHowever, based on public budgets, government procedures, and security arrangements, the estimated cost can range from \u20b920 lakh to \u20b91 crore. This typically includes the use of the Indian Air Force’s Boeing 777 VVIP aircraft or helicopters, as well as costs associated with aircraft management, fuel, crew, airport security, and air traffic control. Additional Costs
\nTwo Boeing 777-300ER VVIP aircraft, known as “Air India One,” are used by the Prime Minister, President, and Vice President of India. Government officials publicly stated in 2020 that the total cost for the procurement and VVIP conversion of these two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft was estimated at approximately \u20b98,400 crore. The original cost of the two aircraft was \u20b94,632 crore.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the aircraft were converted from standard passenger airliners into VVIP aircraft. The VVIP interiors and retrofitting\u2014which included VVIP suites, conference rooms, secure (encrypted) communication facilities, offices, medical units, special seating arrangements, and secure power and data systems\u2014were modified to meet Air Force standards; however, separate official figures for this conversion have not been released. Features also included bulletproof and secure zones, missile warning and defense systems, and secure satellite and video communication capabilities. Regarding missile defense systems, the US approved the sale of LAIRCM (Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures) self-protection suites (SPS) for the two aircraft to India, a deal estimated to cost between \u20b91,400 crore and \u20b91,500 crore. Other expenses included the Prime Minister’s SPG security<\/p>\n
The daily cost is approximately \u20b91.62 crore. This breaks down to an expenditure of \u20b96.75 lakh per hour and \u20b911,263 per minute.
\nExpenses for the stage, sound system, LED screens, and seating arrangements for a rally or meeting range from \u20b950 lakh to \u20b93 crore.
\nCosts related to traffic management, sanitation, and municipal services range from \u20b910 lakh to \u20b950 lakh.
\nOther administrative expenses range from \u20b910 lakh to \u20b950 lakh.<\/p>\n
Estimated Total Expenditure
\nIf it is an official program without a public meeting, the cost ranges from \u20b91 crore to \u20b93 crore.
\nIf it is a large public rally or roadshow, the cost can range from \u20b93 crore to \u20b910 crore.
\nIf it is a massive meeting or rally gathering over 1 lakh people, the total cost can range from \u20b95 crore to \u20b915 crore or more.<\/p>\n
Who bears the cost?
\nCentral and state governments cover expenses for SPG security, police deployment, and Air Force operations.
\nThe government provides VVIP aircraft and handles official protocol and administration.
\nSignificant expenditure is incurred on hiring state transport (ST) buses or private vehicles, setting up stages, sound systems, and LED screens, as well as on hoardings, posters, publicity materials, managing party workers, and organizing rallies.
\nCost of ST Buses
\nData presented in the Gujarat Assembly indicates that a total of 34,614 GSRTC buses were utilized for programs involving the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister over a one-year period.
\nThe state government had to pay \u20b9109.82 crore in rental charges for these buses; the rate paid is \u20b932,000 per bus. The cost for 500 buses for the Prime Minister’s meeting could range from \u20b91.5 to \u20b92 crore; for 1,000 buses, it could be \u20b93 to \u20b93.5 crore; and for 2,000 buses, it could be \u20b96 to \u20b97 crore.
\nTypically, 2,000 buses are deployed for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meetings.
\nAam Aadmi Party MLA from Dediapada, Chaitar Vasava, stated that the state government spent \u20b930 crore on the Prime Minister’s meeting in Narmada district. Including other expenses, he noted that \u20b950 crore is spent on a single meeting of the Prime Minister.<\/p>\n
Most details have been sourced from the Prime Minister’s website, BJP lists, allegations made by opposition parties, and press reports. (Google translation from Gujarati; please refer to the original report)<\/p>\n
Links –
\nhttps:\/\/www.pmindia.gov.in\/en\/<\/p>\n
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