Modi turns teacher for children in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who turned 68 yesterday, donned the hat of a teacher during his visit to Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency, as he interacted with students at a primary school in Narur village and gave them tips on life.
Soon after his arrival at the Babatpur airport where he was received by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, Modi took a helicopter ride to Dereka from where he drove straight to the school and told children that sports is an integral part of development in formative years and that they should “go out and play”.
He also told the students, who gifted him red roses, that they should not shy away from asking questions as doing so “is a key aspect of learning”.
Greeting students on the Vishwakarma Puja, the prime minister also told the children that it is important for them to understand the significance of skills development.
“It is important to learn various skills as this will help you forever,” Modi told the wide-eyed students who appeared elated that the prime minister was amidst them.
After spending some 30 minutes with the children, Modi drove back to Dereka where he would spend the night at a guest house.
The prime minister earlier had a brief interaction with Aanganwadi workers who carried banners to thank Modi for increasing their daily wages. He mingled with them freely and inquired about their work, families and their issues. He also told them that they should become “Yashoda Maiyya” for thousands of children who need attention and better healthcare.
The entire city has been decked up to celebrate Miodi’s birthdy. A 68kg cake of “laddoos” was cut by women at the Azam Park in Lahurabir locality here. Many of the women were from the minority wing of the BJP.
The women also sang the happy birthday song for their MP and prayed for his long and healthy life.