PM Modi touches feet of Padma Shri awardee Purnamasi J in Odisha | India News
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday touched feet to seek blessings of Padma Shri awardee tribal poet Purnamasi J during a public gathering in Kandhamal, Odisha. The 80-year-old poet, renowned for composing over 50,000 devotional songs in Kui, Odia, and Sanskrit, was honored with the Padma Shri in 2021, a prestigious civilian award in India.
In a heartwarming moment which is widely shared on social media, Prime Minister Modi draped a stole around Purnamasi J and respectfully touched her feet.Known affectionately as Tadisaru Bai, the poet and social activist received this gesture with grace and warmth.
During his address in Kandhamal, PM Modi also paid homage to Narishakti and expressed gratitude to Tula Bahra Ji, a mother known for her selflessness and generosity.
In a lighter moment, PM Modi threw a challenge to Odisha’s chief minister, Naveen Babu, daring him to name the districts of Odisha and their respective capitals without referring to any notes. This playful challenge underscored Modi’s connection with the people and his intimate knowledge of regional affairs.
Amidst the political fervor, PM Modi confidently spoke about the upcoming elections, predicting a significant victory for the NDA (National Democratic Alliance). He expressed the nation’s determination for a decisive outcome and hinted at the possibility of a “double-engine government” in Odisha post-elections, implying a strong central and state leadership alignment.
Taking aim at the opposition, particularly the Congress party, PM Modi launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar for his recent controversial remarks regarding Pakistan. Modi criticized the Congress party for its alleged fear-mongering tactics and dismissed Pakistan’s nuclear capability, suggesting a lack of global interest in their arsenal.
In a heartwarming moment which is widely shared on social media, Prime Minister Modi draped a stole around Purnamasi J and respectfully touched her feet.Known affectionately as Tadisaru Bai, the poet and social activist received this gesture with grace and warmth.
During his address in Kandhamal, PM Modi also paid homage to Narishakti and expressed gratitude to Tula Bahra Ji, a mother known for her selflessness and generosity.
In a lighter moment, PM Modi threw a challenge to Odisha’s chief minister, Naveen Babu, daring him to name the districts of Odisha and their respective capitals without referring to any notes. This playful challenge underscored Modi’s connection with the people and his intimate knowledge of regional affairs.
Amidst the political fervor, PM Modi confidently spoke about the upcoming elections, predicting a significant victory for the NDA (National Democratic Alliance). He expressed the nation’s determination for a decisive outcome and hinted at the possibility of a “double-engine government” in Odisha post-elections, implying a strong central and state leadership alignment.
Taking aim at the opposition, particularly the Congress party, PM Modi launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar for his recent controversial remarks regarding Pakistan. Modi criticized the Congress party for its alleged fear-mongering tactics and dismissed Pakistan’s nuclear capability, suggesting a lack of global interest in their arsenal.
