Prime Minister Narendra Modi gently declined the idea of including a chapter on him in school textbooks - being considered by certain states - by stating that the school curriculum should, instead, include lessons on the many stalwarts who have contributed to making the India of today.
Justifying his realistic stand, the Prime Minister said that he firmly believed that the life story of living individuals should not be included as a part of the school curriculum.
The humble self that he is, Shri Modi urged the authorities to include other stalwarts so that the young minds could read about these great people and emulate them.
Shri Narendra Modi tweeted:
Am reading in the news that some states want to include Narendra Modi's life struggles as a part of their school curriculum.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 30, 2014
I firmly believe that the life story of living individuals should not be included as a part of the school curriculum.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 30, 2014
India has a rich history of several stalwarts who made India what it is today. Young minds should read about these greats & emulate them.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 30, 2014
