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Bengal Girl Gifts PM Modi Portrait, Receives Appreciation Letter From His Office
India
Published on 26 April 2026
She thought the gift was enough, then came the call
Sangeeta Agarwal, a young artist from Siliguri, West Bengal, shared her joy after receiving a letter of appreciation from the Prime Minister's Office for a portrait she gifted to PM Narendra Modi. The gesture, sparked by an earlier meeting during his assembly visit, turned into unexpected recognition, leaving her surprised and proud of her sketch.
- Sangeeta Agarwal gifted PM Modi a portrait she sketched
- She later received an appreciation letter from the Prime Minister's Office
- The recognition followed her earlier presentation during PM Modi’s visit
- The young artist described the response as deeply joyful
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