During a public rally in Delhi, PM Modi discouraged BJP candidates from touching his feet, reciprocating by touching their feet instead. Candidate Ravinder Singh Negi, previously noted for urging shopkeepers to display religious names, attempted this gesture. Modi's actions highlighted his stance against such rituals, emphasizing humility and equality among party members.
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