‘That was not ordinary’: Modi praises Lovlina for objecting to distorted India map
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain for confronting a restaurant in Glasgow that displayed a distorted map of India. The interaction occurred during a meeting with Commonwealth Games medalists at the Prime Minister's residence.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of sports, national identity, and political messaging in India.
NEW DELHI: Boxer Lovlina Borgohain's decision to object to a distorted Indian map during the Commonwealth Games earned special appreciation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who described the moment as one that would be remembered for a long time.Lovlina, who won silver in the women's 75kg category in Glasgow, was among India's medal winners who interacted with Modi at his residence on Sunday. The meeting, attended by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse and Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha, saw athletes recount their experiences from the Games in an informal and emotional setting.In a little over 10-minute video of the interaction shared by the Prime Minister's Office on Monday, Modi brought up Lovlina's confrontation with a restaurant in Glasgow after she noticed a distorted Indian map.“Kya hua wo restaurant waale se jhagda kar rahi thi?
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