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PM Modi pointed out how a day-night cricket match in Pulwama was unthinkable of before, but the country is changing.
Narendra Modi highlighted the historic moment in Pulwama. (PTI/ANI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 125th edition of Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, commended Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for attaining two significant milestones despite the recent devastation caused by floods and heavy rains.
Discussing these developments, PM Modi remarked, “Amidst the devastation caused by floods and rains, J&K has achieved two very special achievements. Not many people noticed these. But you will be happy to know about those achievements.”
He highlighted that Pulwama recently experienced a historic moment when a record number of spectators gathered at a stadium to watch the region’s first-ever day-night cricket match.
“A record number of people gathered in a stadium in Pulwama. Pulwama’s first day-night cricket match was played here. Earlier this was impossible but now my country is changing,” the Prime Minister said.
For the first time in history, the district hosted the Royal Premier League, a cricket tournament played under floodlights at night, marking a new chapter of hope, peace, and progress for the region.
Hundreds of spectators gathered to witness the event, transforming the venue into a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship and unity. This district, once known for tragic incidents like the Pulwama terror attack on February 14, 2019, is now making headlines for positive developments.
In his monthly radio address, PM Modi also spoke about another landmark event, the country’s first Khelo India Water Sports Festival, held at the picturesque Dal Lake in Srinagar.
“The second event that caught attention was the country’s first ‘Khelo India Water Sports Festival’ and that too held at Dal Lake in Srinagar,” he noted.
“Truly, what a special place to host a festival like this. Its objective is to make water sports more popular in J&K. More than 800 athletes from all over India participated in it. Women athletes were not far behind, their participation was nearly equal to men,” he said.
Congratulating the medal winners, the Prime Minister added, “I would like to congratulate all the participants. Special congratulations to Madhya Pradesh, that won the maximum number of medals, followed by Haryana and Odisha.”
These initiatives, PM Modi noted, reflect the growing sporting culture in Jammu and Kashmir and the opportunities being created for young athletes in the region.
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