Haryana shines as PM Modi meets Bal Puraskar winners

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, January 24

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met 49 recipients of Rashtriya Bal Puruskar 2020 in the field of bravery, innovation, social service, sports and art and culture and saluted their sense of duty towards the society and the nation.

“I feel proud to see your commitment to duty towards the society and the country,” he told the recipients, of which four are from Haryana. The Prime Minister later tweeted about the feats of every awardee who got a cash prize of Rs one lakh, a certificate and a citation.

The Prime Minister also lauded the winners from Haryana—among them Khushi Hooda, a young golfer.

“Khushi Hooda hails from Haryana. Her commitment to excel at golf at such a young age is worthy of praise,” tweeted the Prime Minister.

He also tweeted praises for Neha, another award winner from Haryana and said, “Neha, my young friend from Haryana is an ace boxer. She has made India proud at the global stage. Many congratulations to her on being awarded the Bal Shakti Puraskar 2020 in the field of sports.”

About Haryana’s Prithu Gupta, the Prime Minister tweeted, “Prithuis a master at playing chess. My young friend has made India proud at a world stage. At the age of 15, he bagged the Grand Master title, considered to be very prestigious. My best wishes to the passionate young man.”

Jagadhri’s Ishaan Sharma also earned generous compliments from the Prime Minister who tweeted, “Not only did Ishaan show indomitable courage he also showed the spirit of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ in action when he saved the life of a Russian tourist from robbers. He also ensured that the robbers were caught within 24 hours. Was good meeting the brave Ishaan!”

All 49 children will take part in the Republic Day Parade.