PM Modi makes surprise visit at Hunar Haat for litti-chokha, kulhad chai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took everyone including Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi by surprise when he spent almost an hour at Hunar Haat at India Gate. (Express photo by Abantika Ghosh)

During his hour long trip to Hunar Haat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a cup of kulhad wali Chai with Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi. (Express photo by Abantika Ghosh)

Artisans participating in the event said the traditional arts were dying, but the 'Hunar Haat' programme has helped revive them. (Source: Twitter/Narendra Modi)

Sharing pictures on Twitter, PM Modi said he relished the litti-chokha and kulhad chai at the event. (Source: Twitter/Narendra Modi)

Hunar Haat' is being organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs at Rajpath at India Gate. (Source: Twitter/Narendra Modi)

Master artisans, craftsmen and culinary experts, including more than 50 per cent women, from across the country are participating at the Haat. A 'bawarchikhana' section has also been set up with traditional delicacies of several states available for people to savour. (Source: Twitter/Narendra Modi)

While the Prime Minister was enjoying his kulhad tea, a crowd gathered to click selfies with him. (Source: Twitter/Narendra Modi)