# Modi recalls mother’s loss at Kovind autobiography launch 2026-08-13T00:02:30+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the launch of former president Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography 'Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles', recalled his late mother while speaking about Kovind's childhood tragedy. Modi described how Kovind's mother died in a fire when Kovind was young, trying to save household items. "Even today, I deeply feel the void," Modi said of his own mother, who lived over 100 years. He urged youth to read autobiographies, warning against shortcuts in an era of reels and social media influencers. Kovind also spoke of his village upbringing and praised Modi's vision. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: autobiography launch, mother's sacrifice, Narendra Modi, Ram Nath Kovind, youth Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/modi-recalls-mothers-loss-at-kovind-autobiography-launch/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/modi-recalls-mothers-loss-at-kovind-autobiography-launch/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.