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PM Modi Story (Narrated by: Dr Vasudev Patel, NRI- USA)
Three decades ago, Shri Narendra Modi had visited the US as a BJP leader. During one of these trips, he visited different states of US, without spending a lot, due to his resourcefulness and smart thinking.
The US is a large country, and long-distance travel is common. For example, the distance from New York to Sacramento, California’s capital, is nearly 4,500 km. Shri
He discovered a monthly pass scheme by Delta Airlines. The offer came with conditions: limited luggage and no seat selection. Shri Modi, with just one bag and two pairs of clothes, took advantage of this affordable scheme
Modi needed to travel far and wide to meet people, but there was a problem – he didn’t have enough money for such extensive travel.
To overcome this, Shri Modi used his resourcefulness. He discovered a monthly pass scheme by Delta Airlines. The offer came with conditions: limited luggage and no seat selection. Shri Modi, with just one bag and two pairs of clothes, took advantage of this affordable scheme.
With the Delta pass, he travelled to several states in one month. His mission was to meet Indians in the US and encourage them to help India. To save on hotel costs, Shri Modi often took late-night flights. He would sleep on the plane and spend the day meeting people. He even chose flights with long layovers to spend nights in the air or airports.