Modi's Pariksha Par Charcha: PM interacts with students over upcoming exams

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gave a special consuling session to school students who would be appearing for the upcoming exams, in ‘Parikasha par charcha’ event. The event took place at Talkatora stadium in the national capital. LIVE UPDATES:

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• PM Modi reaches the hall of Talkatora Stadium

The event was especially organised for students who would be appearing for class 10 and class 12 students. PM Modi was also accompanied by HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar. http://www.abplive.in/live-tv