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February 20, 2017 | 15:35 IST
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On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri (24th February 2017) the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will take part in the programme to mark the unveiling of a 112 feet statue of Adiyogi- the Shiva at the Isha Yoga Center, Velliangiri Foothills in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The Prime Minister and Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev will interact with the audience.
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A bunch of moments from PM Modi’s Assam visit that stood out
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited a tea garden in Assam’s Dibrugarh and interacted with the women working there. Walking through the plantation, he briefly joined them in plucking tea leaves and observed their work up close.
Tea is the soul of Assam! The tea from here has made its way across the world.
This morning in Dibrugarh, I went to a tea garden and interacted with women working here. It was a very memorable experience. pic.twitter.com/2VZufAAZ0h
The PM’s interaction with the plantation workers was a memorable one. Calling tea the soul of Assam, the Prime Minister acknowledged the contribution of tea garden workers in shaping the state’s identity and sustaining a sector that reaches markets across the world.
We are very proud of the efforts of each and every tea garden family. Their hardwork and perseverance have enhanced Assam’s pride.
The women working in the tea plantation shared various aspects of their culture. The PM praised the tea garden communities for their hard work and perseverance, noting that it has strengthened Assam’s pride.
The plucking of tea leaves was followed by the women talking about their culture and of course a selfie! pic.twitter.com/Rkk3dgDalm
In a special gesture, the women also sang a traditional song paying homage to Jagat Janani Maa. It reflected how tradition remains closely linked with everyday life in the tea gardens, offering a glimpse into the lives and contributions of those who form the backbone of Assam’s tea industry.
The women at the tea garden in Dibrugarh sang a song, which pays homage to Jagat Janani Maa. It is amazing how they remain so connected with their culture and roots. pic.twitter.com/sBDEklAqxI