BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Narendra Modi added a fun and heartwarming touch to his visit to Gangtok by playing a friendly game of football with local children
From kicking the ball around to joking with the kids — “Mujhe hara to nahi doge?” — the Prime Minister’s interaction highlighted his continued push for youth engagement and fitness
As part of his 2-day visit:
- Attended events marking 50 years of Sikkim’s statehood
- Launched development projects worth over ₹4,000 crore
- Covered sectors like infrastructure, healthcare, education, tourism & more
Key venue:
- Paljor Stadium
PM Modi described the football session as “energising”, showing how sports can connect and inspire the younger generation
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