Team News Riveting
New Delhi, January 26
Instead of traditional Pagadi (turban), Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a different look on the 73th Republic Day; wearing a Brahmakamal cap from Uttarakhand and a Manipuri stole.
The Prime Minister wore a cap from Uttarakhand with Brahma kamal flower embossed on it, which is native to the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand and also state’s flower. Prime Minister Modi offers the flower while performing puja at Kedarnath. Apart from white kurta with a jacket, Modi was seen wearing a Manipuri stole also.
Many linked the dress code of the Prime Minister with the ensuing assembly elections as both the states are going to the polls next months. However, people of both the states are impressed with the Prime Minister’s gesture.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said: “Today, on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day, honourable Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modiji has made the culture and tradition of our state proud by wearing the cap of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, adorned with Brahma Kamal. On behalf of the 1.25 crore people of Uttarakhand, I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Honourable Prime Minister.” Biren Singh, Chief Minister of Manipur said: “On this 73rd Republic Day, our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji once again adorned his favourite Leirum Phee (Lengyan). What a moment of great pride for all of us.”
