Varanasi: Kathak dancer invites PM Modi to witness her world record performance

Varanasi's Soni Chaurasia is only 3 hours away from breaking the world record. She is performing marathon Kathak, and has been dancing for the last 121 hours (as we write this). 

Entire Kashi is hoping she is able to achieve this feat. Minister od State for Railways, Manoj Sinha, is present at the occasion to encourage her. 

"Soni is not just a matter of pride for Kashi, but is so for the entire country. The government stands with her and are ready to help her with anything. Our blessings are with her," said Manoj Sinha. 

Soni has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to come and attend the moment when she will be creating the world record. 

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The last world record was created in 2013 by Hemlatha from Kerala. She performed Mohiniattam for 123 hours and 15 minutes, and now Varanasi's Soni is all set to break this record. 

Soni's coach Rajesh Dogra said, "Soni has been dancing for 119 hours and we hope she will break the record soon. She is expected to finish 124 hours at 9:21 pm. After which she will decide if she wants to continue with dancing or not. 

Dogra added that Soni hopes to see PM Modi sitting in the audience when she achieves this feat.