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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security was breached during a roadshow in Karnataka’s Hubbali Thursday after a 10-year-old boy rushed towards Modi to garland him, however, the security officials managed to intercept him on time.
Modi, who reached Hubballi to inaugurate the 26th National Youth Festival, was heading to the venue in a convoy. It was a planned roadshow where the road was barricaded and the public was not allowed. Despite security by local police, a boy carrying a garland rushed towards Modi who was waving his hand at the public. The Special Protection Group (SPG) of the Prime Minister immediately intercepted him and got hold of the garland and handed it over to the Prime Minister who put it inside his car.
The minor was later detained by Hubballi police. The police later said it was not a security breach and they are investigating how the boy managed to evade such tight security. The police are yet to reveal the identity of the child but said his parents have been summoned..
It can be recalled that the Prime Minister’s security was breached during his visit to Punjab while he was on his way to Ferozepur for an election rally.
According to the Prime Minister’s office, the National Youth Festival is held every year to provide exposure to the talented youth at the national level and to galvanise them towards nation building.
“It brings diverse cultures from all parts of the country on a common platform and unites the participants in the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat,” the PMO said. This year, the festival is being held in Hubballi-Dharwad in Karnataka from January 12 to 16 and the theme for this year is ‘Viksit Yuva-Viksit Bharat’.
The festival will witness the Youth Summit, which will witness plenary discussions on five themes stemming from G20 and Y20 events such as future of work, industry, innovation and 21st Century skills; Climate change and disaster risk reduction; Peace building and reconciliation; Shared future-youth in democracy and governance; and health and well-being.
The summit will witness participation of more than sixty eminent experts. Several competitive and non-competitive events will also be held. Competitive events will include folk dances and songs and will be held to provide an impetus to local traditional cultures. Non-competitive events will include Yogathon which aims to mobilise close to 10 lakh people to do Yoga. Eight indigenous sports and martial arts will also be presented during the event by national level performers. Other attractions include a food festival, young artist camp, adventure sports activities, special Know Your Army, Navy and Air Force camps, among others.
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