Gujarat's Bharuch women gift PM Modi huge 'rakhi' at Utkarsh Samaroh

New Delhi, May 12: Women of Gujarat's Bharuch gifted Prime Minister Narendra Modi a huge 'rakhi' wishing him health while thanking him for his contribution towards the dignity and ease of living of women in the country during Utkarsh Samaroh on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Gujarat's Bharuch women for giving him strength in the form of the 'rakhi', and said it was like a shield for him to inspire him to work harder. Also Read| Nishan Singh has no link with Mohali blast, claims Faridkot police "Your rakhi has given me strength and capability and power to accomplish the dreams. I consider this an invaluable gift. It would inspire me to serve the poor and make the governments work towards 100 per cent saturation," he said while addressing a gathering, Utkarsh Samaroh virtually. "When I was in Gujarat, there was news regarding my security at times. I used to say that I have got the protection of crores of mothers," PM Modi added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed Utkarsh Samaroh in Gujarat's Bharuch on Thursday. In the programme, the Prime Minister interacted with the people. PM Modi got emotional while interacting with the daughter of a beneficiary of the government schemes who was visually challenged. The Prime Minister, while interacting with the beneficiary, asked him if he imparts education to his daughters, to which the latter said one of the three daughters wanted to become a doctor. Also Read | Messi tops Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes over the last year PM Modi asked the reason for the daughter to choose the medical profession as a career, to which she said, "I want to become a doctor because of the problem that my father is suffering from". Getting emotional on the response of the girl, the Prime Minister maintained a few moments of silence and lauded her strength. "Your compassion is your strength," he said. -PTC News