New delhi sources stated that the Mango festival at Lucknow celebrated different varieties of the 'King of Fruits' in a unique way by adding a political twist to the event and with around 700 varieties of mangoes including famous Dashhari, Chausa, Hosnahara, Mallika, Tommy Atkins, Kesar and Langda, the unique 'modi mango,' which weighs around 450 grams and has been named after PM Narendra modi grabbed eyeballs, thanks to its peculiar name. 

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Furthermore after PM modi in a recent interview with actor akshay KUMAR' target='_blank' title='click here to read more about akshay KUMAR'>akshay kumar spoke about his love for mangoes, many mango growers have named the fruit after his name. General Secretary of the Mango committee, upendra Kumar Singh said "Just like modi Ji, 'modi Mango' has also garnered immense popularity. Like Prime Minister's 56-inch chest, the size of this mango is also very special. That's why it was named modi Mango. Given its popularity, the name will be documented and patented”.



Moreover the festival was inaugurated by Forest Minister dara singh Chauhan whereas Governor Ram Naik concluded the 2-day festival. It was organized by the state government along with the Department of Horticulture and Food Processing and UP Tourism. Apparently a similar mango festival took place in the city of Banswara in Rajasthan that around 46 unique varieties of mangoes grown in the region were put on display during the first mango festival. 


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