Last Updated: August 31, 2023, 23:44 IST
PM Modi with chess genius R Praggnanandhaa and his parents. (Twitter/Narendra Modi)
PM Modi on Thursday met chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa, who recently made history by clinching the silver medal in the FIDE World Cup
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa, who recently made history by clinching the silver medal in the FIDE World Cup.
“Had very special visitors at 7, LKM today. Delighted to meet you, @rpragchess along with your family. You personify passion and perseverance. Your example shows how India’s youth can conquer any domain. Proud of you,” Modi said on X after meeting him and his parents.
Had very special visitors at 7, LKM today.Delighted to meet you, @rpragchess along with your family.
You personify passion and perseverance. Your example shows how India’s youth can conquer any domain. Proud of you! https://t.co/r40ahCwgph
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2023
Praggnanandhaa earlier said, “It was a great honour to meet Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi at his residence! Thank you sir for all the words of encouragement to me and my parents.”
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)
