‘Well played, Modi-ji’: Social media reacts with memes as PM Modi plays football ahead of Bengal Elections’ final phase
Modi shared a video of the game on X as the post drew praise online and comparisons with other political figures.
- On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled development projects worth Rs 4,000 crore in Gangtok, attending the closing ceremony of Sikkim's 50th Statehood Day celebrations.
- Celebrating Sikkim's 50 years of statehood, Modi emphasized the "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" vision, contrasting it with divisive efforts and criticizing Congress for keeping state development projects on the "back burner".
- New initiatives include a 100-bedded Ayurveda hospital in Namchi and an Integrated Sowa Rigpa Hospital in Deorali, alongside IT-enabled infrastructure projects across 160 schools.
- Modi played football with "young friends" in Gangtok, a moment observers linked to West Bengal's cultural connection to the sport, while also interacting with Padma awardees.
- Resolving to "Act East, Act Fast", the Prime Minister highlighted strengthened connectivity, including upcoming railway access to Sikkim, and described the state as the "heaven of the east".
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‘Vintage Grandpa’: Opposition Mocks PM Modi’s Gangtok Football 'Optics' Amid National Concerns
Modi Plays Football: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s football session with children in Gangtok has triggered sharp reactions from opposition parties, with leaders from the Congress and the All India Trinamool Congress ridiculing the optics and questioning the timing of the gesture. The Prime Minister, who briefly stepped away from his West Bengal campaign trail, shared images of the interaction online, calling the experience “energising.” However…
‘Well played, Modi-ji’: Social media reacts with memes as PM Modi plays football ahead of Bengal Elections’ final phase
Prime Minister Modi played a friendly football match with local youth in Gangtok during his visit to Sikkim for the state's 50th statehood celebrations. The session aimed to promote sports and fitness across India.
PM Narendra Modi plays football with kids in Gangtok
Prime Minister Modi enjoyed a football game with children in Gangtok, Sikkim, during his visit marking the state's 50th anniversary. The day also featured the inauguration and foundation stone laying for over ₹4,000 crore worth of development projects across infrastructure, healthcare, education, and tourism, aiming to boost the region's growth and public services.
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