Modi, Ghani visit Golden Temple, serve ‘langar’
Updated On Dec 04, 2016 01:16 AM IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani at Golden temple on the eve of the Heart of Asia Conference, in Amritsar on Saturday. (PTI Photo)
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Modi and Ghani walked through the renovated heritage corridor before reaching Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as Golden Temple. (Gurpreet Singh/HT Photo)
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The temple premise was decorated with lights and flowers and the two leaders were taken to various parts of the temple complex. (PTI Photo)
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Modi also served Langar in the community kitchen of the shrine as Ghani stayed along with him. (PTI Photo)
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Modi’s visit to the Golden Temple is seen by some as an attempt to connect with the Sikh community ahead of elections in the state next year. (PTI)
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The two leaders were given a 24 carat gold replica of Golden Temple and a set of five books besides a ‘siropa’ (robe of honour) and shawl. (PTI Photo)
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