Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet the family of Shubham Dwivedi, killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, during his Kanpur visit on May 30, following a request from MP Ramesh Awasthi. The family seeks martyr status for Shubham, who was tragically killed in the attack. They hope the Prime Minister will grant their request, honouring Shubham's memory.
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