In a remarkable display of craftsmanship and political devotion, Rinku Chauhan, a jeweller hailing from Muthi village on the outskirts of Jammu, has created an exquisite 3-kg lotus flower made entirely of pure silver. This stunning piece of art is intended as a gift for Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi, who is set to take office for an unprecedented third term on Sunday. Chauhan, a spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), the youth wing of the BJP, spent 15 to 20 days meticulously crafting this unique present.
The inspiration behind this extraordinary gift stems from the BJP government's fulfillment of key promises, such as the revocation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, in August 2019, and the construction of the long-awaited Ram temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Chauhan, who has been affiliated with the BJP for nearly two decades, expressed his confidence in Modi's return to power, citing the Prime Minister's good work and widespread popularity across the nation.
The jeweller's dedication to his craft is evident in the intricately designed silver lotus flower, which he personally crafted with great care and attention to detail. "I used all my experience, and my soul rests in it," Chauhan remarked, expressing his hope that Modi would appreciate the gift, as he considers the Prime Minister to be like a god to him. Chauhan's wife, Anjali, shared her eagerness to meet the Prime Minister and personally present him with this exceptional token of admiration.
Meanwhile, in the old city of Jammu, a group of yoga enthusiasts gathered at Mubarak Mandi to perform their routine morning exercises, offering special prayers for Modi's successful tenure over the next five years. The participants, wearing Modi masks and chanting slogans such as "Bharat Mata Ki Jai," expressed their happiness over the BJP's return to power for a third consecutive term.
The BJP's strong performance in the Jammu region was further highlighted by the victories of Jitendra Singh and Jugal Kishore, who retained their Udhampur and Jammu Lok Sabha seats for the third time in a row, defeating their Congress rivals by margins of over one lakh votes each. The public sentiment in the area was captured by Sonia Tandon, who stated, "Nobody can replace Modi, and I am happy he will be back as Prime Minister of the country. We voted for Modi."
As the nation prepares for the swearing-in ceremony, citizens like Poonam Sachdev and Pooja Kapoor express their hopes for the Modi-led government to introduce new welfare schemes and further enhance India's reputation on the global stage. The silver lotus flower, a symbol of the BJP's electoral success and Chauhan's unwavering support, stands as a testament to the Prime Minister's enduring popularity and the expectations of the people as he embarks on his third term in office.
