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Modi recalls mother’s loss at Kovind autobiography launch
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The PM's emotional anecdote about Kovind's mother is genuine, but let's not miss the context: this launch came during the government's push to connect with Gen Z after NEET protests. There is a lazy narrative that Modi's personal touch is always a political stunt. The simpler truth is leaders can feel grief and also want votes. The real test is whether the youth will watch a full autobiography reel or just scroll past.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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