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Suvendu Adhikari Serves Jhalmuri to PM Modi at NDA Conclave Celebrating Historic Tenure Milestone

By Editorial Team
Suvendu Adhikari Serves Jhalmuri to PM Modi at NDA Conclave Celebrating Historic Tenure Milestone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a memorable and light-hearted moment with National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders during a conclave at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, where West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari served traditional Bengali jhalmuri to the Prime Minister and other alliance leaders.

The gathering marked two significant milestones — the completion of 12 years of the Modi government and Prime Minister Modi becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India's history with 4,399 consecutive days in office, surpassing the record previously held by Jawaharlal Nehru.

Leaders from 22 NDA-governed states and union territories, including chief ministers, deputy chief ministers, and senior Union ministers such as Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, attended the meeting. The conclave focused on governance achievements, future development priorities, and the roadmap towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

A video shared by Prime Minister Modi on social media captured the informal atmosphere of the event, showing Suvendu Adhikari serving jhalmuri, a popular Bengali snack, to the Prime Minister and NDA leaders. The gesture was widely viewed as a celebration of coalition camaraderie and a tribute to Bengal's rich culinary culture.

The NDA leaders also reviewed the government's accomplishments over the past decade and discussed strategies to accelerate economic growth, infrastructure expansion, social welfare initiatives, and India's long-term development goals as the nation moves towards the centenary of Independence in 2047.

The relaxed interaction added a human touch to an otherwise significant political gathering, underscoring the unity and camaraderie within the NDA alliance.

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