Congress conspiring to kill reservation; inciting Dalits, OBCs to fight among themselves: Modi
He said that the Congress ruled India for decades, but their only intention was to keep problems alive and trap people in them.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the medal winners of the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Australia, who called on him at Lok Kalyan Marg on Monday.
PM Modi congratulated all medal winners, and complimented those who could not win medals but had performed creditably.
He said that accomplishments in the sporting arena inspires everyone. He told the medal winners that their sporting feats have raised India’s stature.
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PM Modi said that whenever an Indian sportsperson wins on the global sporting stage, it is the Indian flag that rises.
The Prime Minister said that the life of a sportsperson can span several decades. In this context, he gave the example of Mary Kom, who is winning gold medals even as she is a Member of Parliament.
He also mentioned Pullela Gopichand, who is mentoring and coaching many different players, after an immensely successful career as a player.
PM Modi said that besides talent, training, concentration and hard work, mental toughness is also important for sportspersons.
The Prime Minister urged the sportspersons to remember and keep in touch with the mentors, teachers who guided them right from their childhood.
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports, Col Rajyavardhan Rathore, was present on the occasion.
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