In music to their ears, the Delhi BJP hosted an event at Urdu Park near Jama Masjid to mark the return of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' programme after the Lok Sabha elections. Arjuna award-winning international Kho Kho player Nasreen Sheikh was present at the event, where she was praised by Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva for bringing glory to the country. Meanwhile, an academician from the UK's University of Westminster faces allegations of being detained and sent back from Bengaluru International Airport after the central government denied her permission to attend a convention in Bengaluru.
The return of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' program after the Lok Sabha elections was marked by an event hosted by the Delhi BJP at Urdu Park near Jama Masjid. International Kho Kho player Nasreen Sheikh, an Arjuna awardee, attended the event and was lauded by Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva for bringing glory to the country.
Meanwhile, an academic from the UK's University of Westminster, Shreya Atrey, faced allegations of being detained and sent back from Bengaluru International Airport after the central government denied her permission to attend a convention in Bengaluru.
FAQs:
What is 'Mann Ki Baat'? Answer: 'Mann Ki Baat' is a monthly radio program hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where he addresses the nation and shares his thoughts and ideas on various topics.
When was the event held to mark the return of 'Mann Ki Baat'? Answer: The event was held on August 25, 2019, at Urdu Park near Jama Masjid in Delhi.
Who attended the event? Answer: The event was attended by international Kho Kho player Nasreen Sheikh, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva, and other BJP leaders.
What was the purpose of the event? Answer: The purpose of the event was to celebrate the return of 'Mann Ki Baat' program after the Lok Sabha elections and to honor the achievements of Nasreen Sheikh.
What happened to the academic from the UK's University of Westminster? Answer: The academic, Shreya Atrey, was reportedly detained and sent back from Bengaluru International Airport after the central government denied her permission to attend a convention in Bengaluru.
Links for further information:
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/mann-ki-baat-returns-after-lok-sabha-elections-nasreen-sheikh-praised-by-delhi-bjp-1583179-2019-08-25
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/uk-academic-detained-at-bengaluru-airport-for-trying-to-attend-conference/article29215465.ece
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