Social entrepreneur Rohit Aarrya, known for his work on Swachh Bharat and awareness videos, took 19 children hostage in Chembur. He claimed to have simple, moral demands and sought a conversation with unnamed individuals, threatening to harm the children if provoked. Aarrya stated his actions were part of a plan to conduct a ‘Let’s Change’ program.

In Chhattisgarh, PM Modi will also unveil a statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and inaugurate the new Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly building in Nava Raipur.

PM Modi praised women’s growing roles in defence and space, citing President Murmu’s Rafale flight with Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh.