PM Modi Says He Eats Makhana 300 Days A Year; Calls It A Superfood| Curly Tales

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PM Modi Visits Bihar

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A Very Makhana Welcome

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Eats It 300 Days A Year!

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A Delicious Superfood

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Largest Fox Nuts Producer

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Best Quality Makhana

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A Makhana Board On Cards?

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How Can The Board Help?

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