Watch: PM Modi Praises Dipa Karmakar, Jokes About Reservations

VIDEO | While praising Dipa’s achievement, Modi made a joke about how soon men will ask for reservations in sports.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Dipa Karmakar, who became the first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for Olympics Games on Monday.

Dipa has made India proud and brought glory to its name. First time, a daughter from the country has been selected in gymnastics stream for the Rio Olympics. She has achieved the feat through her determination. Lack of resources never came in her way.
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