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  • Viral Video: Bihar CM Catches PM Modi Off Guard As He Checks His Hand |

    Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar found himself in the spotlight yet again for his viral social media antics. This time, during the inauguration of the new Nalanda University campus in Rajgir, Bihar, he was caught on camera playfully inspecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s index finger. The incident quickly became fodder for internet memes and discussions across various social media platforms. 

    In the video, the Bihar CM seems to grasp PM Modi’s index finger and then gestures with his own left index finger towards the Prime Minister. Unexpectedly, Bihar’s Chief Minister suddenly grabs the Prime Minister’s left hand, surprising him. This action also captures the attention of the security personnel seated behind them 

    A video released by news agency PTI shows Arvind Panagariya, Chancellor of Nalanda University, addressing the audience. The camera then moves to Prime Minister Modi and Kumar. 

    कुछ खास नही तीन दशको से राजनीतिक पहचान है हम सभी भी चुनाव के इतने दिन बाद भी मिलते है तब मतदान की वो स्याही देखते है कि अभी तक इसका रंग नही उतरा। मा0 @NitishKumar जी वही मा0 प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi जी की हाथों को देखकर पूछ रहे है। बाकी जिसको जो आंकलन करनी है करते रहे। pic.twitter.com/VHlOY5wr3t
    — अमन सिंह कुशवाहा (@appuaman) June 19, 2024

    Today, the Prime Minister inaugurated the 455-acre campus of Nalanda University. Located at the historic site of the ancient Nalanda University, the central university features two academic blocks housing 40 classrooms, accommodating approximately 1900 students. It also includes two auditoriums and a student hostel with a capacity for about 550 individuals.

  • PM Modi to Release ₹20,000 Crore for Farmers in Varanasi Today – Full Details |

    PM Modi In Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on June 18 and 19, Tuesday and Wednesday. According to PMO press release, the Prime Minister will participate in PM Kisan Samman Sammelan in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi at around 5 pm. 

    PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 

    During the event, the Prime Minister will grant certificates to more than 30,000 women from self-help groups (SHGs) Krishi Sakhis. PM Modi, after being sworn in as Prime Minister for the third time, signed his first file authorising the release of the 17th installment of PM Kisan Nidhi, reflecting the commitment of the government towards farmer welfare. In continuation of this commitment, the Prime Minister will release the 17th installment amounting to more than Rs 20,000 crore, to around 9.26 crore beneficiary farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) through Direct Benefit Transfer today.

    So far, more than 11 crore eligible farmer families have received benefits of more than Rs. 3.04 lakh crore under PM-KISAN. Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program (KSCP) aims to transform rural India through the empowerment of rural women as Krishi Sakhi, by imparting training and certification of Krishi Sakhis as Para-extension Workers. This certification course also aligns with the objectives of the “Lakhpati Didi” Program.

    PM Modi’s Visit To Varanasi 

    At around 7 pm today, PM Modi will witness the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, and later, at around 8 pm, he will perform puja and darshan at Kashi Vishwanath temple.

    PM’s Action In Bihar 

    In Bihar, the Prime Minister will visit the Ruins of Nalanda at around 9.45 am. The ruins of Nalanda were declared a UN Heritage Site in 2016. At around 10.30 am, he will inaugurate the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir. The Prime Minister will also address the gathering on occasion.

    The university is conceived as a collaboration between India and East Asia Summit (EAS) countries. The inauguration ceremony will be attended by several eminent people, including the heads of missions from 17 countries.
    The campus has two academic blocks with 40 classrooms, with a total seating capacity of around 1900. It has two auditoriums with a capacity of 300 seats each. It has a student hostel with a capacity of around 550 students. It also has various other facilities, including an international center, an amphitheatre that can accommodate up to 2000 individuals, a faculty club, and a sports complex, among others.

    The Campus is a ‘Net Zero’ Green Campus. It is self-sustaining with solar plants, domestic and drinking water treatment plants, a water recycling plant for reusing wastewater, 100 acres of water bodies, and many other environment-friendly facilities.

    The University has a deep connection with history. The original Nalanda University, established around 1600 years ago, is considered to be among the first residential universities in the world. 

  • PM Modi, Italian PM Meloni’s ‘Team Melodi’ Video Goes Viral – WATCH |

    Melodi At G7: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni captioned a small selfie video showing her friendship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Italian PM can be heard saying, “Hi friends, from #Melodi”. The two leaders met on Friday towards the end of Prime Minister Modi’s day-long visit to Apulia, southern Italy, during which he thanked the Italian Prime Minister for the invitation to attend the G7 Summit. This was his first foreign visit after assuming charge for a historic third term as the prime minister.

    The five-second video was shared by Meloni on her X account on Saturday. “Hello from the Melodi team,” the 47-year-old Italian leader, the country’s first woman prime minister, said in the video, in which Modi, 73, was seen laughing behind her. Prime Minister Modi re-shared the video and wrote, “Long live India-Italy friendship!” Earlier on Saturday, a selfie of the two leaders at the G7 Summit went viral.

    Hi friends, from #Melodi pic.twitter.com/OslCnWlB86
    — Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) June 15, 2024

    In December last year, the two leaders had clicked a selfie on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai. Sharing the picture, Meloni wrote in the caption, “Good friends at COP28, #Melodi.”

    During their bilateral talks here on Friday, the two leaders reviewed the progress of the bilateral strategic partnership and agreed to strengthen cooperation in global fora and multilateral initiatives, including the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. “Had a very good meeting with PM @GiorgiaMeloni,” Prime Minister Modi wrote on X. “We discussed ways to further cement India-Italy relations in areas like commerce, energy, defence, telecom and more. Our nations will work together in futuristic areas like biofuels, food processing and critical minerals,” he said after the meeting.

  • Kuwait Building Fire Latest Updates | More than 40 Indians dead in Mangaf, at least 19 were from Kerala, 5 from Tamil Nadu | India News

    Latest Updates On Kuwait Building Fire: More than 40 Indians – some reports say 42 – died in a fire that engulfed a building housing foreign workers in Kuwait on Wednesday. Following the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-priority meeting last night with a team from the Ministry of External Affairs and other ministers concerned. To ensure the assistance of Indians affected by the fire incident and to take stock of the situation, the Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, is travelling to Kuwait today.

    19 Victims Identified From Kerala; 5 From TN

    Tamil Nadu Minister Gingee KS Masthan said based on information from Tamil associations five Tamils ​​died in the fire incident in Kuwait, reported PTI.

    According to PTI, Kerala Government on Thursday said that 19 people from the State have so far been identified among those who lost their lives in the major fire that broke out in Kuwait’s Mangaf area. The Cabinet decided that Health Minsiter Veena George and an IAS officer will immediately go to Kuwait. The decision was taken in an emergency cabinet meeting this morning. The meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The State government has also announced Rs 5 lakh for the families of the deceased and one lakh rupees for those injured.

    Two of the victims included Lucose (48) and Sajan George (29), both from Kollam city. Lucose was working as a supervisor at NBTC Company in Kuwait for 18 years. While, George went to Kuwait after getting a job a month ago and worked as a junior mechanical engineer. Earlier, 30-year-old Shameer, hailing from Sooranad village in Kerala’s Kollam district, was identified among the deceased.

    Union Minister Reveals Details

    Before departing for Kuwait to ensure the repatriation of those killed in the devastating fire, Kirti Vardhan Singh stated that some bodies were charred beyond recognition. “The rest of the situation will be clear the moment we reach there,” Singh said. Speaking to ANI at the Delhi Airport before flying for Kuwait, the MoS said, “We had a meeting last evening with the Prime Minister; that is the last update we have about this very sad tragedy. The rest of the situation will be clear the the moment we reach there.”

    He further told the agency that a DNA test is underway to identify the burn victims. The MoS mentioned that an Air Force plane is on standby and will bring the bodies back once they are identified and the families are informed. He added that the latest casualty figures from the previous night indicate around 48–49 deaths, with 42 or 43 believed to be Indians.

    #WATCH | Kuwait fire incident | Delhi: MoS MEA Kirti Vardhan Singh leaves from his residence. He is travelling to Kuwait today.

    He says, “The incident in Kuwait is unfortunate. All of us including the PM are very concerned. I am going there and see the situation. People from… pic.twitter.com/SV6fLnaacm — ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2024

    PM Modi Chairs Review Meeting

    PM Modi chaired a high-level meeting and announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs 2 lakh for the families of deceased Indians in the Kuwait incident. Expressing deep sorrow over the unfortunate incident, Prime Minister Modi extended condolences to the families of the deceased and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. He assured that the Indian government would provide all possible assistance.

    Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar was present in the meeting along with Minister of State for External Affairs Kirtivardhan Singh, PM’s Principal Secretary Pramod Kumar Mishra, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, and other senior officials, reported ANI.

    Links To Overcrowding

    Local officials said the blaze appeared to be linked to code violations, as reported by the Associated Press. Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousuf Al-Sabah confirmed the death toll and ordered the arrest of the building’s owner during his visit to the site, as reported by local media.

    According to AP, Al-Sabah said, “We will address the issue of labour overcrowding. I’m now going to see what violations were committed here, and I will deal with the owner of the property.”

  • ‘PM Modi To Play Important Role’: Indian Envoy To Italy Ahead Of G7 Summit |

    Fasano (Italy): A day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Italy to attend the G7 Summit, where India has been invited as an Outreach Country, the Indian ambassador to Italy, Vani Rao said that 

    PM Modi will play an important role in one of the global platforms, to engage with other world leaders present at the G7 Summit on issues of importance to India, as well as to the Global South. 

    Speaking to ANI, Envoy Vani Rao said that PM Modi will also follow up on some of the key issues that were there during India’s G20 presidency. 

    “It is an important visit. Firstly, it is an opportunity for the prime minister to play an important role in one of the global platforms. It also marks continuity because he had participated in the G7 summit last year,” the ambassador said. 

    PM Modi is set to visit Italy to participate in the annual summit of G7 advanced economies, marking his first international trip since beginning his third consecutive term in office. The G7 summit will take place at the luxurious Borgo Egnazia resort in Italy’s Apulia region from June 13 to 15. 

    India’s participation at this G7 Summit acquires particular salience in the context of India’s recently held, not so recent, presidency of the G20, where India took a leading role in building global consensus on several contentious issues. India has so far organized two sessions of the Voice of the Global South Summit, which have been aimed at bringing the interests, priorities, and concerns of the Global South on the global stage. 

    “It allows the prime minister to also follow up on some of the key issues that we had in the G-20 presidency, which he had chaired last year. It’s an invitation to the prime minister from the Italian prime minister. India has been selected as a partner for the G7 summit. If I’m not mistaken, India is the only Asian country to be selected as a partner. It is an opportunity also to speak on some of the issues like food security, energy, clean technologies, AI, and other aspects, which are very important to the Global South, ” she said. 
     

    This will be India’s 11th participation in the G7 Summit and Prime Minister Modi’s fifth consecutive participation at the G7 Summit. On the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy, PM Modi is also expected to hold bilateral meetings and discussions with the leaders of the G7, as well as the Outreach Countries and the international organizations. 

    The ambassador emphasised that issues including food security, energy, clean technologies and AI will be discussed. 

    “Issues like food security, energy, clean technologies, AI and other aspects, will be an important agenda item here for the prime minister to share his views and thoughts,” she told ANI. 

    Responding on whether there will be any bilateral agreements signed during the bilateral meeting with Italian PM Meloni, the ambassador said that “definitely”, there will be some progress in the bilateral collaboration and agenda. 

    “It would be very premature for me to mention what are the outcomes of that meeting. But definitely, the high-level meeting itself is a big signal that the two leaders are invested in the relationship and the two countries want to elevate their cooperation in many domains, ” Rao said. 

    Highlighting whether the Russia-Ukraine war and the Middle East conflict will be on the agenda during the G7 Summit, the Indian ambassador stressed that as the meeting is going to be held amid these global developments, these issues will also be on the agenda. 

    “The G7 and the partners will engage on a variety of issues. One is, the key economic issues that are on the table right now, which include food security, climate change, sustainable development, the role of artificial intelligence, energy security and others. These will be one set of issues,” she said. 

    The ambassador added, “But obviously because the meeting itself is taking amid very key global and regional developments, they will also be on the agenda of the leaders. And India’s position on many of these issues is well known and the prime minister would be articulating his thoughts on how to address these issues,” she added. 
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to leave for Italy on Thursday to participate in the 50th G7 Summit. 

    Addressing a special briefing on PM Modi’s upcoming visit, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said, “At the invitation of Prime Minister of Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Apulia, Italy tomorrow to participate in the 50th G7 Summit which is to be held there on June 14 where India has been invited as an Outreach Country.” 

    During the Summit, PM Modi is also expected to hold a bilateral meeting with Giorgia Meloni. 
    “They last met during the COP28 Summit in Abu Dhabi in December 2023,” Kwatra said. 

    In the meeting, the two Prime Ministers are expected to review the entire gamut of bilateral ties and give directions for next steps, he said. 

    Italy is the Chair of G7 this year and is hosting the Summit of the informal grouping of seven of the world’s advanced economies which also includes Canada, France, Germany Japan the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as the European Union.

  • ‘People’s PMO, Not Modi’s PMO’: PM Voices Agenda In Inaugural Address |

    New Delhi: Asserting that every moment of his life is devoted to the progress of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday laid thrust on value addition while reaching goals and said his office should be “people’s PMO and cannot be Modi’s PMO”.

    In his first address to the officials of PMO after assuming office of the Prime Minister for the third time, PM Modi also laid thrust on firm resolve and hard work to achieve targets.

    “Ten years ago the image in our country was that PMO is a power centre, a very big power centre and I was not born for power. I do not think of acquiring power. For me, it is neither my wish nor my path that PMO should become a power centre. The steps we have taken since 2014, we have tried to develop it as a catalytic agent,” he said.

    “Our aim is to keep generating new energy from here that provides new light to the whole system…PMO should be people’s PMO and it cannot be Modi’s PMO,” he added.
    The Prime Minister said he is dedicated to the welfare of 140 crore citizens.

    “There is no one in my heart other than 140 crore Indians. They are not just people but a form of the Almighty. When I take any decision in the government, I believe that with this, I have worshipped the 140 crore countrymen,” he said.

    PM Modi laid thrust on India becoming a developed country by 2047.

    “Together we have just one goal -Nation First; just one intention – 2047 Viksit Bharat. I have said this publically, mera pal pal desh ke naam hai. I have also promised the country – 24 X7 for 2047. I have such expectations from the team…fulfilling the task on time is a good thing, not complete, I still want to look for value addition…if we work with this aim, I am fully aware that we can fulfil our dreams and aspirations,” he said.

    “We are not the people for whom office starts at this time and ends at this time…we are not bound by time, we have no limits to our thinking…. Those who are beyond this are my team and the country trusts that team,” he added.
    President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Narendra Modi followed by other members of his team of ministers on Sunday.

    The oath ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan was attended by leaders from India’s neighbourhood and Indian Ocean region. 

  • PM Modi’s Oath-Taking Ceremony: 5 World Leaders Elected to Power More Than Twice |

    New Delhi: PM Modi joins the ranks of world leaders like former United States President Franklin D Roosevelt and former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who were elected for more than two terms while maintaining a largely consistent vote share.

    Former American President Franklin Roosevelt 

    In the international context, PM Modi’s popularity as a leader stands close to former American President Franklin Roosevelt who won four presidential elections from 1932 to 1944, all with a largely consistent vote percentage. Roosevelt won his first election with a vote percentage of 57.4 per cent in 1932 and his last in 1944 with a share of 53.4 per cent. Roosevelt was the last American President to serve more than two terms.

    Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel

    PM Modi’s third term can also be compared to the success of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who won four consecutive elections from 2005 to 2017. Her vote share fell in 2009 and in 2017.

    Former Singapore PM Lee Kwan Yew

    Lee Kwan Yew, the founder of modern Singapore, won six consecutive elections between 1968 and 1988 and his vote share reduced in his second, fourth and fifth terms. Lee Kwan Yew won the 1968 election with a vote share of 86.7 per cent and his term in 1988 came with a vote share of 63.1 per cent.

    Former Indian PM Jawaharlal Nehru 

    Till now Jawaharlal Nehru was the only Indian Prime Minister to have won three consecutive polls. PM Modi is the second leader to do so. Jawaharlal Nehru registered a vote share of 45 per cent in the 1952 election which rose to 47.8 per cent in 1957, but in the 1963 election the vote share dipped to 44.7 per cent, which is marginally lower than his first electoral win.

    Indian PM-Designate Narendra Modi 

    PM Modi now leads an NDA coalition with 293 seats in the Parliament and has promised to continue the path of reform to make India a developed nation by 2047.PM Modi will take the oath of office at 7.15 pm today along with his council of ministers in a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

    “We will take the country forward with more vision and comprehensive to ensure our resolutions, our commitment towards good governance and attempt towards fulfilling the dreams of the common people,” Modi told the media in the Rashtrapati Bhavan premises after staking claim to form the new government.

     

  • Shashi Tharoor Chooses Cricket Over Politics: ‘Will Watch India-Pakistan Match Instead Of…’ – WATCH |

    New Delhi: Ahead of the PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi, Congress senior leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday took a jibe at the landmark event. Congress leader said that will watch the India-Pakistan match instead of attending the ceremony. “I have not been invited to the swearing-in, so I’ll be watching the (India vs Pakistan) match,” Tharoor told ANI after a Congress parliamentary party meeting here on Saturday. India and Pakistan are set to play a World Cup T-20 match in the United States on June 9 at around 8 PM IST.

    #WATCH | On leaders of foreign countries invited for the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor says, “I think that’s a good tradition of inviting the neighbouring countries. But this time there’s one less. He has not invited Pakistan.… pic.twitter.com/ztCTVprpX6


    — ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2024

    PM Modi’s Oath Ceremony

    Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi is set to take the oath on June 9 at 7:15 PM. As Narendra Modi will be sworn in as the Prime Minister for the third consecutive time, several leaders and State heads of neighbourhood region and Indian Ocean region have been invited for Modi’s swearing-in ceremony as distinguished guests, a testament to India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.

    The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in an official statement on Saturday said, “President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe; President of Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu; Vice-President of Seychelles, Ahmed Afif; Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina; Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Kumar Jugnauth; Prime Minister of Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’; and Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay, have accepted the invitation to attend.”

    The Congress leader said, “The event marks a good tradition of inviting the leaders of the neighbouring countries.” Tharoor also noted the significance of inviting the Maldives to the swearing-in, despite recent controversies. He expressed confidence in the meeting between the Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and Prime Minister Modi after the ceremony.

    No Invitation To Pakistan 

    For the oath-taking ceremony, India has invited its neighbouring countries, except Pakistan.”India has invited its neighboring countries except Pakistan, which is sending a signal,” Tharoor commented. “That’s a good tradition that was started in Prime Minister Modi’s swearing-in ceremony. But this time there’s one less. He has not invited Pakistan. So again, that also sends a signal,” he said.

    Adding further he said, “It’s good that at least the Maldives is at least making the effort to come here and speak. They have not been particularly friendly or receptive to our interests for some time now. This particular president is coming here for the first time. I am assuming that the visit will be taken advantage of for some meetings on the side as well.”

    On being asked about how you see the country’s foreign policy under PM Modi’s era, Tharoor remarked, “It’s long and complicated with a mixed record of some positive and negative experiences, which need to be discussed in Parliament,” he told ANI.

    Lok Sabha Elections Results 2024

    The BJP got 240 seats and NDA has secured 292 seats out of 543 Lok Sabha seats. The INDIA bloc has bagged 233 seats. Others have won 18 seats in the lower house of Parliament. The Congress secured 99 seats. Samajwadi Party got 37 seats while Trinamool Congress 29. DMK managed to win 22 seats.

     

  • PM Modi Oath Ceremony 2024: When and Where To Watch Swearing-In Event; Find Out Date, Time, Guest List |

    India is on its way to welcome PM-designate Narendra Modi and his new cabinet to form the goverment. The swearing-in ceremony will take place on June 9. National Democratic Alliance (NDA) emerged victorious in Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Now, all eyes are focused on this momentous occasion that ushers in a new era in Indian politics.

    The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has secured a majority in the recently announced Lok Sabha election results, guaranteeing Modi’s reappointment for a third term.

    Swearing-in Ceremony Date And Time 

    The ceremonial beginning of the new government is set to take place with the swearing-in ceremony on Sunday, June 9, at 6 p.m. 

    Swearing-in ceremony is a significant event rich in tradition and symbolism. The ceremony is expected to be highly symbolic as the country excitedly anticipates the formation of the new government. Rashtrapati Bhavan will remain closed to the public from June 5 to June 9 in anticipation of the swearing-in ceremony of the Council of Ministers, according to a Tuesday announcement made by the President’s Deputy Press Secretary. 

    Where To Watch Swearing-In Ceremony? 

    News channels will air the ceremony live.  Additionally, it will be available on YouTube and other social media sites.  

    Guest List 

    PM Modi invited the leaders of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal and Mauritius to attend the inauguration during separate phone conversations on Wednesday. Formal invitations were sent to all seven countries on Thursday, the people said. Modi is all set to take charge as the prime minister for a historic third consecutive term with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) winning 293 seats in the Lok Sabha polls.

     

  • Police Complaint Filed Against PM Modi In Assam Over Mahatma Gandhi Remarks |

    A police complaint has been lodged by National Award-winning filmmaker Luit Kumar Barman against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his controversial remarks against Mahatma Gandhi, news agency PTI reported. Barman claimed that Modi had made a “highly derogatory statement” about the Father of the Nation in his complaint, which was submitted on Wednesday night to the Hatigaon police station in Guwahati. According to the police, no formal complaint has yet been filed in this regard, and a preliminary investigation is ongoing.

    In a recent interview, Prime Minister Modi said, “that Mahatma Gandhi was a great person all over the world. Wasn’t it our responsibility over the last 75 years to make sure the entire world knew about Mahatma Gandhi? I’m sorry to say that no one knows about him. When the film ‘Gandhi’ was first released, there was widespread interest in who this person was. We have not done this…”

    “This is a highly derogatory statement and cannot be accepted by a citizen of India,” Barman said in his complaint. “We cannot tolerate insults to Mahatma Gandhi as citizens. No movie is required to introduce him to the world,” said Barman, the producer of the Rajat Kamal-winning Assamese film “Boomba Ride” from 2021.

    “By comparing Mahatma Gandhi to a film, Narendra Modi has defamed both Gandhi and the people of India. I request that you take action against Narendra Modi under the relevant sections of the law,” Barman added.

    “No FIR had been filed and a preliminary investigation is underway,” PTI quoted Hatigaon Police Station Officer-in-Charge Bijay Duwara as saying.