Raipur: In campus of Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Child Heart Hospital in Nava Raipur of Chhattisgarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood barefoot on the floor, surrounded by children who had once cardiac ailments. Today, their chests bore only faint scars and boundless dreams.

A tiny hockey champion, barely tall enough to reach the Prime Minister’s knee, beamed.

“I had an operation six months ago, sir. I’ve won five medals. Now I want to be a doctor and treat everyone — children, everyone.”

PM Modi asked: “When you become a doctor, I’ll be older — will you treat me?” PM Modi’s eyes softened. “Promise?” he asked. “Promise,” she replied, sealing the pact with a nod.

Another girl, operated on a year ago, recited poetry with fire: “Every glass breaks with a stone — seek the mirror that breaks t

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