<p>Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party chief Chirag Paswan shared an emotional moment during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. </p>
<p>The Lok Sabha MP had the meeting on the occasion of Diwali where he presented a bouquet to PM Modi and wished him a Happy Diwali. The Hajipur MP’s entire family was present with him on the occasion. </p>
<p>Chirag shared the photos of the meeting on his X handle and wrote: “Today’s meeting with the Prime Minister was an emotional moment when he said – “Chirag, you are also carrying forward the tradition of Ram Vilas Bhai, he too used to wish me and my family on Diwali.”</p>
<p>”This statement of the Prime Minister has significance for me because he has always given me love and affection like a father,” he added. </p>
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<p dir=”ltr” lang=”hi”>आज प्रधानमंत्री जी से मुलाकात , भावुक कर देने वाला लम्हा था जब उन्होंने कहा कि – ” चिराग आप भी रामविलास भाई की परंपरा को आगे बढ़ा रहे है , वे भी मुझे सपरिवार मिलकर दिवाली की शुभकामनाएं दिया करते थे।”<br />प्रधानमंत्री जी का ये वाक्य मेरे लिए मायने रखता है , क्योंकि उन्होंने सदैव मुझे… <a href=”https://t.co/RAI943ZFGG”>pic.twitter.com/RAI943ZFGG</a></p>
— युवा बिहारी चिराग पासवान (@iChiragPaswan) <a href=”https://twitter.com/iChiragPaswan/status/1851543424479949057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>October 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Notably, a day after the meeting, the LJP MP was greeted by Modi on his birthday. Modi lauded him for his work and mentioned his popularity among the youth. </p>
<p>”Greetings to Union Minister Shri Chirag Paswan Ji on his birthday. He is working tirelessly to make India a hub for food processing. He is also widely popular among the youth. May he lead a long and healthy life,” Modi said in a post on X. </p>
<p>Chirag thanked Modi for “affectionate wishes”. </p>
<p>”Respected Prime Minister, I thank you for your affectionate wishes,” he said. </p>
<p>”Under your successful leadership, we are all determined to walk hand in hand with you to realize the resolution of a “developed India” and for the inclusive development of the youth,” he added. </p>