Para-Cricketer Aamir Hussain Lone Shares Memorable Experience at Independence Day Reception
A Unique Experience at Rashtrapati Bhavan
On Saturday, para-cricketer Aamir Hussain Lone reflected on his unforgettable experience at the 'At Home' reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, coinciding with India's Independence Day. He expressed his astonishment at having the chance to meet both the President and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A Night of Notable Guests
Lone described the event as a gathering of distinguished individuals from India and abroad, including attendees from Australia and Sri Lanka. He remarked, "I never thought I would be invited to such a dinner and meet President Murmu and PM Modi. It was incredible to see international guests, and some even recognized me during our conversations."
Memorable Encounters with Celebrities
Reflecting on his interactions with Bollywood celebrities, Lone stated that meeting these prominent figures was a remarkable experience. He noted, "There were many superstars from Mumbai present; it was truly a great experience to meet them."
A Warm Exchange with PM Modi
Regarding his brief interaction with Prime Minister Modi, Lone shared that they exchanged greetings, and he offered compliments, which elicited a smile from the Prime Minister. He said, "I just exchanged greetings with him. I paid him a compliment or two, and he smiled; it felt really good."
Details of the 'At Home' Reception
President Droupadi Murmu hosted the traditional 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan to celebrate India's 80th Independence Day. The event was attended by Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Modi, former President Ram Nath Kovind, Union Ministers, diplomats, and notable figures from various sectors, including beneficiaries of government initiatives.
The reception commenced with the singing of 'Vande Mataram' followed by the National Anthem. Key attendees included Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, along with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.