It was a moment that melted hearts—a 13-year-old boy broke down in tears after Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepted his handmade painting during a rally in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. The child had waited patiently, holding up his artwork, and when Modi noticed it, he asked security to bring it to him. With a warm “Shabash, bacche,” Modi praised the young artist, prompting an emotional outpouring from the boy.

Modi comforted him, saying, “Don’t cry, I’ve received your painting. If your address is written, I’ll send you a letter.” The crowd erupted in applause, and the moment quickly went viral.