New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded Commonwealth Games gold-winning boxer Lovlina Borgohain for objecting to a distorted map of India at a restaurant in Glasgow during his light-hearted interaction with the CWG medal-winners here.
The PM cracked jokes and heard from the medallists about their experiences building up to the Games and during their stay in Glasgow in the interaction which took place on Sunday. Modi’s office released its video on Monday.
“Kya hua wo restaurant waale se jhagda kar rahi thi? (What happened, you were fighting with that restaurant guy?)” he asked Lovlina, who won the 75kg category gold.
The Assam-based boxer visited the restaurant in Glasgow with the Indian boxing contingent for a celebratory dinner after scripting history – with 10 boxing medals – at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Upon looking at the restaurant’s menu, Borogohai noticed that the Northeast had been cut off from the Indian map.
“Please don’t take this the wrong way. I felt a little hurt by this. In the map of India, our North East is missing. Yes, even outside, the map that’s displayed has cut off the Northeast. As someone from the Northeast, that really hurts us. That’s all I wanted to say. Please keep this in mind next time. Thank you so much,” she said while flagging the issue to the restaurant management.
Mister Singh issued a statement after the incorrect map row went viral on social media, “unequivocally” apologising for the wrong depiction and to change the logo.
“We will change the logo with proper map. It was our humble privilege and honour, that we served team India, after their fantastic, achievements in the Commonwealth Games. All athletes and guests thoroughly enjoyed their evening, these memories will last with us for India. Team Mr Singh India,” the statement said.
Furthermore, the Indian embassy in Glasgow also took notice of the matter and has taken it up with the establishment.
