New Delhi, April 14 (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Rampal Kashyap from Kaithal today in Yamunanagar, Haryana. PM Modi was humbled to learn that Shri Kashyap who had taken a vow 14 years ago to refrain from wearing footwear until he met the Prime Minister after his election to office. He urged citizens to focus their energy on meaningful actions linked to social work and nation building

The Prime Minister shared this historic moment in a video on X (formerly Twitter), stating, At today's public meeting in Yamunanagar, I met Shri Rampal Kashyap Ji from Kaithal. He had taken a vow 14 years ago- that he will only wear footwear after I became PM and he got to meet me.

I am humbled by people like Rampal Ji and also accept their affection but I want to request everyone who takes up such vows - I cherish your love...please focus on something that is linked to social work and nation building!”

Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar