Yamunanagar (Haryana) [India], April 24 (HBTV): The Prime Minister on Monday met Rampal Kashyap from Kaithal, who had vowed 14 years ago not to wear footwear until Narendra Modi took office as PM and he met him.

The Prime Minister helped him wear his shoes.

During the brief conversation, PM Modi told him not to make such a vow again.

‘Aaj hum tumko joota pehna rahe hai par baad mai aaisa kuch karna nahi, kabhi nahi. You should work, why you have done such a thing… giving yourself pain,’ PM Modi said.

Rampal Kashyap expressed his happiness on meeting the Prime Minister.

PM Modi also referred to meeting Kashyap in a post on X and said while he accepts such affection, focus should be on social work and nation‑building.

‘At today’s public meeting in Yamunanagar, I met Shri Rampal Kashyap Ji from Kaithal. He had taken a vow 14 years ago—that he will only wear footwear after I became PM and he got to meet me. I am humbled by people like Rampal Ji and also accept their affection but I want to request everyone who takes up such vows—I cherish your love… please focus on something that is linked to social work and nation building!’ PM Modi said in a post on X.

The post also included a video of the meeting.

PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects in Yamunanagar, including an 800 MW modern thermal power unit at the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant and a Compressed Biogas Plant.

Earlier, he laid the foundation stone of the new terminal building of the Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar worth over INR 410 crore, featuring a passenger terminal, cargo terminal, and ATC building. Flights began from Hisar to Ayodhya on Monday.

Addressing the gathering in Hisar, PM Modi extended his greetings to the people of Haryana, acknowledging their strength, sportsmanship, and brotherhood, and thanked them for their blessings during the busy harvest season.

The Prime Minister paid homage to Guru Jambheshwar, Maharaja Agrasen, and the sacred Agroha Dham, recalling his fond memories of working in Haryana and the dedication of his colleagues in strengthening the party’s foundation in the state. He expressed pride in the vision of a developed Haryana and India.

Visiting on Ambedkar Jayanti, PM Modi said Babasaheb’s life, struggles, and message have guided the government’s 11‑year journey, with every decision and policy dedicated to his vision. He reiterated the commitment to improving the lives of the underprivileged, oppressed, tribal communities, and women, with continuous and rapid development as the government’s mantra.

(ANI)