Modi meets Indian community leaders representing minorities |
Before attending the `Howdy Modi` event in Houston, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with a cross section of the local Indian community which included Kashmiri Pandits, Dawoodi Bohras and the Sikhs. The delegation of the Kashmiri Pandits “unequivocally” supported the steps being taken by the government with regard to scrapping of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. PM Modi assured the 17-member delegation of “building a new Kashmir” which would be for everyone. He said, New winds are blowing in Kashmir and we will all build a new Kashmir together that will be for everyone.” Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said the Kashmiri Pandits expressed support for the steps taken by the Indian government for the progress of India. The delegation also presented a memorandum to Mr Modi, requesting him to set up a task force under the ministry of home affairs to develop the region and repatriate Kashmiri Pandits. In his brief remarks to the Sikh delegation, The PM said that he has good news for them in the next few days and urged them to wait. The Prime Minister also met a delegation of the Dawoodi Bohras who felicitated him with a shawl.
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