101 new GSRTC buses launched from Gandhinagar ahead of Diwali

According to a Deshgujarat report, keeping the Diwali festival in mind, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Friday flagged off 101 new buses of the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) from Gandhinagar. State Minister of State for Transport Praveenbhai Mali was also present on the occasion.

With the addition of these new buses, public transport connectivity in the State will be strengthened, and passenger convenience between rural and urban areas will increase, especially during the festive season. As a mark of respect for GSRTC employees, the Deputy Chief Minister invited drivers, conductors, and workshop staff to join this flag-off ceremony. Additionally, to ensure that employees can celebrate Diwali well, he announced the advance payment of half a month's salary to GSRTC employees. Prior to this event, Harsh Sanghavi interacted with GSRTC employees and extended Diwali and New Year greetings to them and their families.

According to Wikipedia background information, Harsh Sanghavi is an Indian politician from Gujarat who has been serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat since 2025. Representing the Bharatiya Janata Party, he has been a three-time member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly from the Majura legislative constituency. He has also been a Minister of State with independent charge of various ministries since September 2021.