Thiruvananthapuram: A touching moment unfolded during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s gathering in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday when a young boy in the crowd drew his attention by holding up the Prime Minister’s photograph for an extended period.

While addressing the gathering in poll-bound Kerala, PM Modi noticed the child standing patiently with the picture raised high. Interrupting his speech, he acknowledged the boy, prompting loud applause from those present at the venue.

“I have been seeing this small child standing there for a long time holding this picture. Dear son, you will be tired. Give me the photo and write your address behind it. I will write a letter to you,” PM Modi said, as the remarks were met with cheers from the audience.

He then instructed personnel from the Special Protection Group (SPG) to collect the photograph with care, describing it as a gesture filled with affection and goodwill from the child. The Prime Minister remarked that the picture carried the boy’s love and blessings, asking the security team to handle it safely.

During the same interaction, PM Modi also pointed out another moment from the crowd, noticing a woman holding up a book. He said it appeared that she, too, wished to present something to him, mentioning that she had brought a large book along.

The rally later returned to its political focus as the Prime Minister launched a sharp attack on the ruling CPM and the Congress. PM Modi concluded by congratulating the voters of Thiruvananthapuram for placing their trust in the BJP and reaffirmed the party's commitment to delivering development and good governance in the city.

Earlier today, PM Modi flagged off four new trains, including three Amrit Bharat Express trains, Nagercoil-Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram-Tambaram, Thiruvananthapuram-Charlapalli, and a new passenger train between Thrissur and Guruvayur. He also laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various developmental projects in Kerala's capital city, Thiruvananthapuram.

(with inputs from ANI)