Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a grand welcome as he arrived in Sri Lanka for a key diplomatic visit. He was warmly greeted by members of the Indian community, reflecting the strong cultural ties between the two nations. Later today, PM Modi will meet with Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake. Their meeting is expected to result in several important bilateral agreements focusing on trade, regional security, and strategic cooperation.Meanwhile, in a notable development, PM Modi raised the issue of minority safety in Bangladesh during a discussion with Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. The matter came into light after a question posed by ABP News, prompting the Ministry of External Affairs to confirm that the Prime Minister indeed conveyed his concerns regarding the safety of minority communities in Bangladesh.This dual-pronged diplomatic effort reflects India’s commitment to strengthening regional partnerships while also taking a firm stand on human rights issues. PM Modi’s engagements highlight India’s strategic vision for a peaceful, inclusive, and cooperative South Asian neighborhood.
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00:00Today is the second day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sri Lanka and PM Modi will speak to the President of Sri Lanka, Anuradha Desanayake.
00:08Today, India-Sri Lanka can have many important agreements.
00:16During the heavy rains, Sri Lanka's six dignitaries were present at the Bhandar Naike International Airport in Colombo to welcome PM Modi.
00:22During the heavy rains, people were waiting for a glimpse of PM Modi outside the airport and in the hotel.
00:31And this is the third time I am going to meet Modi. I have met before in 2019. I had the opportunity to handshake with him.
00:38He is a great leader, inspiring leader, who is changing the world, not only India. So happy to be here.
00:44Modi! Modi! Modi hai toh mungkin hai!
00:49Modi hai toh mungkin hai!
00:52Modi hai toh mungkin hai!
00:54Su Swagata Modi!
00:57After reaching the hotel, PM Modi met the people of the Indian community.
01:01PM Modi enjoyed the puppet show in the hotel.
01:04Today, PM Modi will speak to Sri Lanka's President, Anuradha Desanayake.
01:08Today, India-Sri Lanka can have many important agreements, including the repayment of the loan given to Sri Lanka.
01:16Before leaving for Sri Lanka, PM Modi met the Chief Minister of Bangladesh, Mohammad Yunus.
01:23And in this meeting, he raised the issue of the protection of the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh and the issue of elections.
01:32Last year, in August, after the immediate dismissal of PM Sheikh Haseena of Bangladesh,
01:37this was the first meeting of PM Narendra Modi with the top leadership of Bangladesh.
01:42Sir, I am Vishal Pandey from ABP News.
01:44My question is that has India raised the issue of the atrocities committed against minorities in a more vigorous manner?
01:50The Prime Minister openly raised this issue.
01:55He expressed his deep concern about this issue.
02:00The responsibility of this issue lies with the Bangladesh government.
02:06He expressed his hope that the Bangladesh government will take up its responsibilities on this issue.
02:11Mohammad Yunus assured PM Modi that his government will ensure the security of minorities.
02:16When will there be elections in Bangladesh?
02:19In any democracy, regular and inclusive elections are an important part of it.
02:33Let's move on to the news.
02:34Political tension is increasing in West Bengal regarding Ram Navmi.
02:37The West Bengal government has cancelled the holidays of police officers.
02:40Rapid action force was deployed in many districts.
02:43Let's show you a report.
02:50Tomorrow is 6th April, which is Ram Navmi.
02:53Ram Navmi preparations are in full swing in West Bengal.
02:56World Hindu Parishad and other Hindu organizations have announced more than 2,000 rallies on Ram Navmi in West Bengal.
03:03The Chief Minister is allergic to Lord Ram's mantras.
03:08Hindus in West Bengal are in a situation where they have to go to Haikur to worship Ram Navmi.
03:13In the past few years, there have been incidents of violence and violence on Ram Navmi's procession in West Bengal.
03:18That is why the Mamata government was not allowing the procession.
03:21Now, after the court's permission, the procession is being prepared.
03:23So, security arrangements are also being made.
03:25Police officers' holidays have been cancelled till 9th April.
03:28In Kolkata, Murshidabad, Havra, Purva and West Medinipur, Uttar and South 24 Pargana, Siliguri, Jalpaiguri, Alipur-Duar, Kuch-Bihar,
03:37other police forces and rapid action forces are being deployed.
03:40Hindus have been celebrating Ram Navmi for years.
03:43This time also, Mamata Banerjee has no courage to stop the procession.
03:49Let's talk about the Vakfat Sanshodhan Bill, on which the poster war has started in Bihar.
03:53There are posters outside the BJP office, in which the opposition leaders have been labelled as Ravan.
03:58In the posters of RJD, Nitish has been labelled as Dhokebaaz.
04:02In the BJP case poster, Lalu Yadav, Tejasvi Yadav, Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav, Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, Asad Uddin Owaisi have been labelled as Ravan.
04:15The slogan has been written on the poster,
04:17All of us are descendants of Ravan, our ancestors are Aurangzeb.
04:20In the poster, on the other side, PM Modi is seen shooting arrows at Ravan like Bhagwan Ram.
04:25Through the poster and poem, PM Modi has been thanked for the Vakfat Sanshodhan Bill.
04:30Only those people are suffering, who are against the country, who are misguiding the Muslims.
04:35Outside the JDO office, a poster has been put up, in which the support for the Vakfat Bill has been put up.
04:40In the poster, it has been claimed that the new law will reduce corruption in Vakfat.
04:43On the Vakfat Bill, this third poster of RJD has been put up.
04:46In the poster, Nitish Kumar is seen in the disguise of RSS.
04:49In the poster, it has been written, Girgit used to change colours, but he turned out to be someone who changed colours faster than that.
04:55In the poster, questions have been asked to Nitish Kumar.
04:57If Girgit takes some time to change, then he can change.
05:00This is going on the policies of RSS.
05:02He has become half Indian.
05:06In support of the Vakfat Sanshodhan Bill, there is also a revolt in JDO.
05:10Many politicians have resigned from the party.
05:12And today, JDO Alphasankhyak Prakost is going to hold a press conference.
05:19JDO politicians are in this state because of the support of the Vakfat Sanshodhan Bill.
05:22JDO Alphasankhyak Morcha's Pradesh Maha Satyavrat.
05:26Afridi Rehman broke his nameplate with his own hands and left the party with the supporters.
05:31He accused Nitish Kumar of treason.
05:34I appeal to Nitish Kumar to stop deceiving Muslims.
05:37And his counter-counting has begun.
05:39More than two dozen workers resigned from the party with Afridi Rehman.
05:44Nawadar JDO District Secretary Feroz Khan and many politicians have resigned from the party.
05:49JDO MLC is angry with the support of the Vakfat Sanshodhan Bill.
05:52Gulam Ghosh targeted the party leader in a poetic way.
06:00Damage control has now begun for the party.
06:03Today, JDO Alphasankhyak Prakost will hold a press conference.
06:06The party is trying to convince the angry leaders of the party.
06:09Meanwhile, party leaders are also defending the support of the Vakfat Sanshodhan Bill.
06:18For more information, visit www.abp.org