Kashi, T.N. have been sharing a bond since time immemorial: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated Kashi Tamil Sangamam Phase 2 at Namo Ghat here hours after participating in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra which he described as has his “examination too” to find out whether government schemes were being implemented successfully on the ground.
He also flagged off Kanyakumari-Varanasi Tamil Sangamam train.
Addressing a gathering at NaMo Ghat for the second edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam, Modi started his speech with, “Vanakkam Kashi, Vanakkam Tamil Nadu (Greetings to Kashi and Tamil Nadu).”
“Those who are coming from Tamil Nadu, I request them to use their earphones, first time, I am using AI technology”
“After travelling hundreds of kilometre, all of you have come to Kashi. You have come here as my family member. I welcome all of you to Kashi Tamil Sangamam,” Modi said.
“Coming to Kashi from Tamil Nadu means coming from one house of Mahadev to another. Coming to Kashi from Tamil Nadu means coming from the place of Madurai Meenakshi to the place of Kashi Vishalakshi. Hence, the love and bond that exists between the people of Tamil Nadu and Kashi is different and unique too. I am sure that the people of Kashi will leave no stone unturned to welcome all of you. When you go back along with the blessings of Baba Kashi Vishwanath, you will also take with you the taste of Kashi, the culture of Kashi and the memories of Kashi,” he said.
“Kashi Tamil Sangamam is an innovative programme that celebrates India’s cultural diversity and strengthens the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat, he said.
“New experiment of technology through AI has been done here. It is a new beginning. I hope, and I hope this makes it easier to convey my message to you.”
“Friends from Tamil Nadu, is it okay, you are enjoying?” PM Modi asked as the TN delegation responded with cheers.