Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a new member to his official residence in Delhi through a heartwarming video shared on his X account (formerly Twitter) on Saturday. The video showcases the arrival of a calf, born to a cow residing at the Prime Minister’s house, which has been named ‘Deepjyoti’ by Modi.

A new member has arrived in the Prime Minister’s household on Lok Kalyan Marg. In the Prime Minister’s residence, the cow has given birth to a calf with a symbol of light on its forehead. Hence, PM Modi has named it ‘Deepjyoti’ pic.twitter.com/dMjE3caqB5

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In his post, the Prime Minister quoted scriptures, writing, “It is said in our scriptures – ‘Gaav: Sarvasukha Prada’”, highlighting the significance of cows in Indian culture. According to the post, PM Modi named the calf ‘Deepjyoti’ due to the unique marking on its forehead, which resembles a “symbol of light.”

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The video, which has garnered a great deal of attention online, features PM Modi affectionately petting and kissing the newborn calf, expressing his fondness for animals. His gentle interaction with Deepjyoti has resonated with many viewers, adding a personal touch to his public persona.

This isn’t the first time the Prime Minister has shown his love for animals. In past instances, he has spoken about the importance of animal welfare and rural development, especially regarding cows, which hold a special place in Indian traditions.

The Prime Minister’s post has been warmly received by his followers, who have shared their blessings and well-wishes for the new addition.