NEW DELHI, Feb. 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed Khelo India University Games being held across the seven states in the Northeast via a video message. PM Modi highlighted the mascot of the Khelo India University Games, i.e. 'Ashtalakshmi' in the shape of a butterfly. PM who often calls the Northeast states 'Ashtalakshmi' said "making a butterfly the mascot in these games also symbolizes how the aspirations of the North East are getting new wings."
Conveying his best wishes to athletes, the Prime Minister complimented them for creating a grand image of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' in Guwahati. "Play wholeheartedly, play fearlessly, win for yourself and ...