Bhagwant Mann, Punjab's Chief Minister, criticized Narendra Modi's recent five-nation tour. Mann mocked the Prime Minister's visits to smaller countries. He suggested Modi prioritizes foreign trips over domestic issues. Mann mentioned fictional countries to highlight obscure destinations. Modi's tour included Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The tour aimed to strengthen diplomatic ties and promote economic cooperation.
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