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You’re not talking to the Prime Minister of India, you’re talking to a friend: PM at Pariksha Pe Charcha

Published By : Admin | February 16, 2018 | 14:14 IST
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At the ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ town hall today, PM Narendra Modi urged his young friends to always keep the student in them alive. He took questions from several students across the country ranging from importance of self-confidence, concentration, aspects relating to peer pressure and effective time management. 

At the event he said, “You are not talking to the Prime Minister of India, you are talking to a friend.”
The PM said that in addition to the right skills and the means, student needs self-confidence comes by challenging ourselves and working hard. He said that we should always think of bettering ourselves.

Speaking about enhancing concentration, the PM said that yoga was a wonderful medium to do so. He advised the students to practice yoga asanas of their choice. 

Shri Modi urged the students not to compete with others but themselves, he said, “My young friends, do not bother about how many hours your friends study. Think- you studied for a certain number of hours on one day, better that the next day... Do not compete with others, compete with yourself.”

He requested parents not to make the achievements of their child a matter of social prestige while urging the students to also remember what every parent sacrifices for the well-being of the child.

He also requested the teachers to connect not just with the students, but also indulge in their social circle to know them better. “In our society teachers are like family members. Such a spirit was more common earlier and we have to reignite this spirit further today”, he added.

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh. "India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji," Shri Modi stated. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi remarked that Dr. Manmohan Singh rose from humble origins to become a respected economist. As our Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years. His interventions in Parliament were also insightful. As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives.

“Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji and I interacted regularly when he was PM and I was the CM of Gujarat. We would have extensive deliberations on various subjects relating to governance. His wisdom and humility were always visible.

In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the family of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, his friends and countless admirers. Om Shanti."