Ahmedabad, Nov 1 (PTI) Gujarat Chief Minister VijayRupani claimed Thursday that the state has "zero-level unrest"and is considered an "ideal state" for migrants.
His comments came weeks after thousands ofHindi-speaking migrants, many of them factory workers, fledthe state following attacks targeting them.
Speaking at an event organised by the Federation ofIndian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) here, Rupanisaid there is "industrial peace" in the state.
"Gujarat has business-friendly atmosphere andzero-level unrest. As a result, Gujarat is considered an idealstate for migration," he said, addressing business delegatesof the National Executive Committee of FICCI.
"Gujarat has industrial peace. Due to this favourableworking atmosphere, industries are not facing any difficultieshere. Industries are reaping benefit of the industrial peaceprevailing in Gujarat," Rupani added.
He listed various initiatives of his government toencourage investment, and said efforts are also being made toensure that more local people are employed by the industries.
An alleged rape of a 14-month-old girl and the arrestof a worker from Bihar in the case sparked off attacks onHindi-speaking migrants in the state a few weeks ago. It ledto thousands of migrant workers fleeing the state.
During the week-long unrest, mostly in north andcentral Gujarat, protesters also targeted some factories,alleging that they preferred migrants over the local youth.
The chief minister also appealed the FICCI andindustrialists to hold their conferences or conventions at thefacilities built at the site of the Statue of Unity atKevadiya, inaugurated by the prime minister Wednesday.
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