PM Modi’s power packed tour spanning around 39 hours, 15 different engagements in Southern Sojourn
Reportedly prime minister Narendra Modi’s recent southern sojourn was a testament to his ability to pack as many engagements as possible in a short period of time. PM Modi undertook a hectic two-day trip to tamil Nadu, Kerala, and lakshadweep on january 2-3. In the packed tour spanning around 39 hours, he had 15 different engagements, including public programs, roadshows, on-site inspections, and review meetings among others. On january 2, the day started early with the prime minister leaving from the national capital at around 6.30am. He reached tiruchirappalli in tamil Nadu to attend the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University.After that, he inaugurated the new terminal building at tiruchirappalli International Airport. He then participated in a public programme in the same city, where he not only inaugurated projects but laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects. The public programme was immediately followed by a meeting with visitors in tamil Nadu.
On january 3, PM Modi travelled to Kavaratti, the capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. While in lakshadweep, he visited its virgin islands and explored the blue water, photos of which have gone viral ever since and prompted many indians to google the islands. The prime minister then travelled to Kerala’s thrissur to take part in another roadshow, followed by a public meeting and then three meetings. Soon after, he travelled back to Delhi, reaching the capital at around 9pm, only to prepare for another hectic day ahead.