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VARANASI -- A bus carrying differently-abled people hit a pole near Varanasi injuring 22 people on Friday. The people were on their way to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an event where he will distribute aids to over nine thousand 'divyaang' people.
Prime Minister Modi is expected to talk to five differently-abled children who have recently gone through cochlear implant surgeries. The Prime Minister will also personally hand over the artificial limbs, tricycles and other equipment to some of the beneficiaries.
More than 350 buses of U.P. Roadways have been engaged to collect the beneficiaries from their doorsteps to attend the ceremony.
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IND: Jallikattu Bull Wrestling(01 of24)
ALANGANALLUR, INDIA - JANUARY 16: A bull jumps out of the gates, into the crowd of men who attempt to catch and ride the animals January 16, 2008 in Alanganallur, India. Jallikattu the ancient and bizarre bull-wrestling sport happens every year in the month of January throughout the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu to celebrate Pongal, a New Year festival. Similar to SpainÂs running of the bulls, itÂs older  and bloodier. Instead of bulls getting killed, itÂs the people who usually come off worst. In 2008 the Jallikattu was banned but after huge protests including hunger strikes the decision was overturned by the Supreme Court. (Photos by Palani Mohan/Getty Images) (credit:Palani Mohan via Getty Images)
IND: Jallikattu Bull Wrestling(02 of24)
ALANGANALLUR, INDIA - JANUARY 17: Bulls are decorated with colourful powder before they take part in the Jallikattu festival. January 17, 2008 in Alanganallur, India. Jallikattu the ancient and bizarre bull-wrestling sport happens every year in the month of January throughout the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu to celebrate Pongal, a New Year festival. Similar to SpainÂs running of the bulls, itÂs older  and bloodier. Instead of bulls getting killed, itÂs the people who usually come off worst. In 2008 the Jallikattu was banned but after huge protests including hunger strikes the decision was overturned by the Supreme Court. (Photos by Palani Mohan/Getty Images) (credit:Palani Mohan via Getty Images)
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Indian youth attempt to catch a bull during a bull-taming festival known as Jallikattu at Palamedu Village near Madurai, some 500 kms south of Chennai, on January 16, 2011. The event was held as part of Tamil New Year 'Ponggal' celebrations. AFP/STR (Photo credit should read STRDEL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:STRDEL via Getty Images)
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Men try to tame a bull at a traditional bull taming festival called 'Jallikattu' in Palamedu near Madurai, arround 500km south of Chennai on January 16, 2012. Jallikattu is a bull taming sport played in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations usually on Mattu Pongal day. AFP PHOTO / STR (Photo credit should read STRDEL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:STRDEL via Getty Images)
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Participants attempt to hold down a bull during the traditional bull taming festival called 'Jallikattu' in Palamedu near Madurai, around 500km south of Chennai, on January 15, 2013. Jallikattu is a bull taming sport played in Tamil Nadu as part of Pongal celebrations. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read STRDEL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:STRDEL via Getty Images)
INDIA-ANIMAL-FESTIVAL-JALLIKATTU(06 of24)
Participants attempt to hold down a bull during the traditional bull taming festival called 'Jallikattu' in Palamedu near Madurai, around 500km south of Chennai, on January 15, 2013. Jallikattu is a bull taming sport played in Tamil Nadu as part of Pongal celebrations. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read STRDEL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:STRDEL via Getty Images)
India Bull Taming(07 of24)
A bull tamer tries to control a bull during the bull-taming sport called Jallikattu, in Palamedu, about 575 kilomters (359 miles) south of Chennai, India, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Jallikattu is an ancient heroic sporting event of the Tamils played during the harvest festival of Pongal. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K.) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Bull tamers try to control a bull during the bull-taming sport called Jallikattu, in Palamedu, about 575 kilomters (359 miles) south of Chennai, India, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Jallikattu is an ancient heroic sporting event of the Tamils played during the harvest festival of Pongal. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K.) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
APTOPIX India Bull Taming(09 of24)
Bull tamers try to control a bull during the bull-taming sport called Jallikattu, in Palamedu, about 575 kilometers (359 miles) south of Chennai, India, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Jallikattu is an ancient heroic sporting event of the Tamils played during the harvest festival. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K.) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
India Bull Taming(10 of24)
Bull tamers try to control a bull during the bull-taming sport called Jallikattu, in Palamedu, about 575 kilomters (359 miles) south of Chennai, India, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Jallikattu is an ancient heroic sporting event of the Tamils played during the harvest festival of Pongal. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K.) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
India Bull Taming(11 of24)
A bull tamers holds a bull by the horn during the bull-taming sport called Jallikattu, in Alanganallur, about 530 kilometers (331 miles) south of Chennai, India, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. Jallikattu is an ancient heroic sporting event of the Tamils played during the harvest festival of Pongal. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K.) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
India Bull Taming(12 of24)
A bull tamer falls while trying to control a bull during the bull-taming sport called Jallikattu, in Alanganallur, about 530 kilometers (331 miles) south of Chennai, India, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. Jallikattu is an ancient heroic sporting event of the Tamils played during the harvest festival of Pongal. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K.) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
India Bull Taming(13 of24)
Bull tamers try to control a bull during the bull-taming sport called Jallikattu, in Alanganallur, about 530 kilometers (331 miles) south of Chennai, India, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. Jallikattu is an ancient heroic sporting event of the Tamils played during the harvest festival of Pongal. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K.) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
India Bull Taming(14 of24)
A bull tamers tries to control a bull during the bull-taming sport called Jallikattu, in Alanganallur, about 530 kilometers (331 miles) south of Chennai, India, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. Jallikattu is an ancient heroic sporting event of the Tamils played during the harvest festival of Pongal. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K.) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
India Bull Taming(15 of24)
Bull tamers try to control a bull during the bull-taming sport called Jallikattu, in Alanganallur, about 530 kilometers (331 miles) south of Chennai, India, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. Jallikattu is an ancient heroic sporting event of the Tamils played during the harvest festival of Pongal. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K.) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
India Bull Taming(16 of24)
A bull charges out from an enclosure during the bull-taming sport called Jallikattu, in Alanganallur, about 530 kilometers (331 miles) south of Chennai, India, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. Jallikattu is an ancient heroic sporting event of the Tamils played during the harvest festival of Pongal. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K.) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
APTOPIX India Bull Taming(17 of24)
A bull charges towards bull tamers during the bull-taming sport called Jallikattu, in Alanganallur, about 530 kilometers (331 miles) south of Chennai, India, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. Jallikattu is an ancient heroic sporting event of the Tamils played during the harvest festival of Pongal. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K.) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
India Bull Taming(18 of24)
Bull tamers try to control a bull during the bull-taming sport called Jallikattu, in Alanganallur, about 530 kilometers (331 miles) south of Chennai, India, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. Jallikattu is an ancient heroic sporting event of the Tamils played during the harvest festival of Pongal. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K.) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
India Bull Taming(19 of24)
A participant tackles a bull during a bull-taming sport called Jallikattu in Palamedu, about 434 kilometers (269 miles) south of Chennai, India, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Jallikattu is an ancient heroic sporting event of the Tamils played during the harvest festival of Pongal. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K.) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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A participant holds on to a bull during a bull-taming sport called Jallikattu in Palamedu, about 434 kilometers (269 miles) south of Chennai, India, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Jallikattu is an ancient heroic sporting event of the Tamils played during the harvest festival of Pongal. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K.) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Participants prepare to tackle a bull charging out of an enclosure during a bull-taming sport called Jallikattu in Palamedu, about 434 kilometers (269 miles) south of Chennai, India, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Jallikattu is an ancient heroic sporting event of the Tamils played during the harvest festival of Pongal. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K.) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Participants tackle a bull as it charges towards another during a bull-taming sport called Jallikattu in Palamedu, about 434 kilometers (269 miles) south of Chennai, India, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. Jallikattu is an ancient heroic sporting event of the Tamils played during the harvest festival of Pongal. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K.) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Participants try to hold on to a bull during a bull-taming sport, called Jallikattu, in Alanganallor, about 424 kilometers (264 miles) south of Chennai, India, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014. Jallikattu is an ancient heroic sporting event of the Tamils played during the harvest festival of Pongal. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K.) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Participants try to hold on to a bull during a bull-taming sport, called Jallikattu, in Alanganallor, about 424 kilometers (264 miles) south of Chennai, India, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014. Jallikattu is an ancient heroic sporting event of the Tamils played during the harvest festival of Pongal. (AP Photo/Arun Sankar K.) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)