PM Modi's heartfelt gesture leaves man in tears: Artist gets emotional as prime minister signs his artwork
PM Modi's gesture moved a man to tears as he signed his painting in Surat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Gujarat on Friday was marked by a grand roadshow in Surat. The streets were lined with thousands of enthusiastic supporters eager to catch a glimpse of the leader. People waved BJP flags, chanted slogans, and showered flower petals as Modi's cavalcade moved through the city.

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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel accompanied the Prime Minister during the event.
Emotional moment captured on camera
A touching moment from the event has gone viral, capturing a man's heartfelt reaction when Prime Minister Modi signed his painting. The artwork featured an image of Modi alongside his late mother, Heeraben Modi. Overcome with emotion, the man’s eyes welled up as the Prime Minister acknowledged his effort with a signature.
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) official ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) handle shared the video, writing: “PM Modi is not just a leader but an emotion for many. Feel the heartfelt gesture of a man in this video as he receives a signature from the PM himself.”
Watch the clip here:
Viral video wins hearts
The emotional exchange took place during the launch of the Surat Food Security Saturation Campaign, where the Prime Minister distributed benefits under the National Food Security Act to over 2.3 lakh beneficiaries. The video, capturing this special moment, quickly gained traction online, garnering over 11,000 views.
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Social media users took to the comments section to express their heartfelt reactions. One user wrote, “This is truly a beautiful moment.” Another said, “The man's emotion is so pure.” A third commented, “This is heartwarming.” Others chimed in with sentiments like, “So nice,” and “Such a kind gesture by PM Modi.”
ABOUT THE AUTHORMahipal Singh ChouhanMahipal Singh Chouhan is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, with nearly five years of experience in digital journalism and content production. His work primarily focuses on offbeat and trending stories that reflect everyday experiences and evolving conversations on the internet. He has consistently worked on transforming viral content and human interest stories into structured news pieces that engage readers while maintaining editorial clarity. At Hindustan Times, Mahipal contributes to identifying and developing stories emerging from social media trends, online communities, and real-world incidents that capture public attention. His approach involves adding context and journalistic perspective to fast-moving digital narratives, helping present viral moments in a clear and reader-friendly format suited for digital audiences. Before joining Hindustan Times Digital, he was associated with DNA India, where he gained experience in newsroom workflows and digital storytelling practices. Mahipal holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi. He is particularly interested in tracking emerging trends and understanding how online conversations evolve into broader public discussions. His work reflects a focus on accuracy, readability, and relevance in the rapidly changing digital news environment. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mahipal takes an interest in history and sports and regularly works on improving his general knowledge, which complements his curiosity as a media professional.Read More

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