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PM Modi shared a video on X of his meeting with Rampal Kashyap, whom he gifted a new pair of shoes and also helped to put them on. PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met one his long-time admirers during a visit to Haryana's Yamunanagar. Rampal Kashyap, his admirer had vowed 14 years back that he will walk barefoort and only wear shoes after meeting PM Modi.
PM Modi shared a video on X of his meeting with Rampal Kashyap, whom he gifted a new pair of shoes and also helped to put them on. "At today's public meeting in Yamunanagar, I met Shri Rampal Kashyap Ji from Kaithal. He had taken a vow 14 years ago that he will only wear footwear after I became the PM and he got to meet me.
"I am humbled by people like Rampal Ji and also accept their affection. But I want to request everyone who takes up such vows -- I cherish your love..
. Please focus on something that is linked to social work and nation building," he further added. As both settled down, PM Modi asked Kahyap that why did he do such a thing and endured trouble ? Kahyap replied that he had been barefoot for 14 years.
PM Modi picks up a pair of grey sports shoes and tells him, "Toh Aaj Hum Tumko Juta Pehna Rahe Hai, Lekin Baad Mein Phir Kabhi Aise Karna Nahi (I am going to make you wear shoes today, but don't do so in the future)." Modi even asks Kashyap if he felt comfortable wearing the new shoes. - With inputs from agencies.
