‘Still old school, believe in protocol’, says Manish Tewari on buzz around interaction with Modi
Congress MP Manish Tewari addressed social media speculation regarding his interaction with Prime Minister Modi at a development project inauguration in Chandigarh. Tewari emphasized that he prioritizes development and protocol over partisan political rivalries.
Why it matters
The statement highlights the ongoing tension between political polarization and the necessity of bipartisan cooperation in governance.
Amid a buzz around his brief interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an event in Chandigarh , Congress MP Manish Tewari on Saturday (July 18, 2026) said he is still a little "old school" and believes in the tenets of protocol as well as keeping the imperatives of development above partisan politics.
The remarks came after his interaction with Prime Minister Modi after an official programme in Chandigarh garnered attention on social media.
PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over ₹4,700 crore in Chandigarh, from where Tewari is an MP.
Mr. Modi addressed a gathering at the Punjab Engineering College in Chandigarh after inaugurating and laying foundation stones of various projects spanning healthcare, education and road infrastructure.
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