‘Proud of you’, says PM Modi after meeting chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa

New Delhi, August 31

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! https://t.co/r40ahCwgph

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2023

“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.

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.”