Country progressed in every field: Sand artist Pattnaik hails PM Modi’s leadership

THE NDA government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, completed 11 years in office on Monday.

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Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik expressed happiness on the completion of the first year of the government's third term and conveyed his feelings through his art. He described PM Modi’s tenure as wonderful and expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister.

Speaking to IANS, Sudarsan Pattnaik said, “The country has progressed significantly under the leadership of the Prime Minister. From the 'Swachh Bharat Mission’ to respect for artists, many areas that were previously neglected have now received proper attention. PM Modi boosts the morale of artists through the ‘Mann Ki Baat' programme.”

He further added that PM Modi promotes the country’s culture, civilisation, and sports. Referring to the BRICS conference held in Goa, Pattnaik said, “PM Modi enhanced my prestige by presenting my art before representatives from all member countries.”