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PM Narendra Modi hosts Indian Paralympic contingent, see pics here

India's Paralympians presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an autographed stole on Thursday (September 9) during a breakfast hosted by him to felicitate the contingent at his residence in New Delhi. The Indian para-athletes returned from Tokyo on the back of a sensational campaign that saw them win an unparalleled 19 medals, including five gold, eight silver and six bronze. Here are a collection of pictures from PM Modi's breakfast event with Indian Paralympic contingent.

PM Narendra Modi speaking to Noida DM Suhas LY

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PM Narendra Modi speaking to Noida DM Suhas LY

PM Narendra Modi speaking to Noida DM Suhas LY, who won silver medal for India at the Tokyo Paralympics. Indian shuttlers bagged four medals including two gold, in para badminton, which made its debut in the Paralympics. (Photo: ANI)

PM Narendra Modi interacted with Devendra Jhajharia

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PM Narendra Modi also interacted with veteran javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia and high jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu, who won gold medals in 2016 Rio Games. The duo finished on podium again, this time with silver medals. (Photo: ANI)

PM Narendra Modi also interacted with veteran javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia and high jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu, who won gold medals in 2016 Rio Games. The duo finished on podium again, this time with silver medals. (Photo: ANI)

PM Narendra Modi celebrates India's best-ever medal haul

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PM Narendra Modi celebrated India's best-ever Paralympics campaign in Tokyo as it finished 24th in the overall tally. (Photo: ANI)

PM Narendra Modi celebrated India's best-ever Paralympics campaign in Tokyo as it finished 24th in the overall tally. (Photo: ANI)

PM Narendra Modi was presented a white stole

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PM Narendra Modi was presented with a white stole signed by all the medal winners, which he was seen wearing around his neck. (Photo: ANI)

PM Narendra Modi was presented with a white stole signed by all the medal winners, which he was seen wearing around his neck. (Photo: ANI)

PM Narendra Modi celebrates Indian Paralympic success

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosting the Indian Paralympics contingent who returned from Tokyo with a record medals haul. (Photo: ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosting the Indian Paralympics contingent who returned from Tokyo with a record medals haul. (Photo: ANI)