PM Modi interacts with village pradhans from Varanasi

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ANI New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 09 2016 | 10:02 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed village pradhans from Varanasi at his residence in New Delhi.

This is the second such group to meet the Prime Minister.

During the interaction, the Prime Minister encouraged the Pradhans to work towards educating every girl child, and promoting Swacchta in their respective villages.

He emphasized that there should be no discrimination between boys and girls. He said Swachhta, or cleanliness, is the key to prosperity.

The Prime Minister urged each Pradhan to resolve to undertake specific development initiatives during his or her tenure, which would result in a lasting legacy.

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First Published: Aug 09 2016 | 9:55 PM IST

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