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PM Modi shares heartwarming moment feeding 'friends' before Independence Day

From Hindustan Times · () English

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a personal moment feeding animals at his residence before India's 80th Independence Day celebrations.
  • He described the animals as his "friends" who came to meet him as he was leaving for the Red Fort.
  • Modi later hoisted the flag and addressed the nation, focusing on India's development goals, youth, and self-reliance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a glimpse into his personal routine ahead of India's 80th Independence Day, sharing photographs of him feeding animals at his residence. Modi posted the images on Instagram, describing the morning interaction as a daily ritual. "Feeding my friends every morning is a daily routine," Modi wrote. "Yesterday morning, they somehow realised I'm leaving early, so they came to meet me as I was leaving for the Red Fort." The post provided a personal touch to the national event, highlighting a quiet moment before his official engagements. Modi has frequently used his social media to share moments involving animals and nature, balancing them with updates on his official duties. This post emphasized a routine practice, framing the animals as cherished companions. Later, at the historic Red Fort, Prime Minister Modi led the Independence Day celebrations. He hoisted the national flag, accompanied by a 21-gun salute. In his address to the nation, he outlined a vision for India's development, aiming to make the country "Viksit Bharat" (developed India) by 2047. His speech emphasized the role of youth, self-reliance, technological advancement, and economic growth.

Feeding my friends every morning is a daily routine. Yesterday morning, they somehow realised I'm leaving early, so they came to meet me as I was leaving for the Red Fort.

โ€” Narendra ModiPrime Minister Modi shared this caption alongside photos of him interacting with animals at his residence before Independence Day events.
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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.