Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases two books on President's birthday
President Mukherjee has fulfilled responsibilities in many high positions in the course of his political career: PM Modi
Fortunate to have had a chance to work with the President Mukherjee as Prime Minister: Narendra Modi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today released two books – 'Speeches of the President – Vol.III' and 'Presidential Retreats' at a function in the historic Durbar Hall in Rashtrapati Bhawan. The function was one of the events to mark the birthday of President Pranab Mukherjee.

Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister congratulated President Mukherjee on completing 80 years of age. The Prime Minister said President Pranab Mukherjee had fulfilled responsibilities in many high positions in the Union Government in the course of his political career. He described himself as fortunate to have had a chance to work with the President, as Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister said the books were extremely well-written, and gave an insight into the sharp and perceptive mind of the President.

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Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlights commitment to women empowerment
April 16, 2026

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that with the special session of Parliament commencing today, the country is set to take a historic step towards women empowerment. He noted that respect for mothers and sisters is respect for the nation, and with this spirit, the country is moving forward with firm resolve in this direction.

The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Shubhashitam-

“व्युच्छन्ती हि रश्मिभिर्विश्वमाभासि रोचनम्।
ता त्वामुषर्वसूयवो गीर्भिः कण्वा अहूषत॥”

The Sanskrit Shubhashitam conveys that a woman, with the light of her knowledge, dispels the darkness of ignorance and illuminates the entire world. Therefore, those who aspire for prosperity and noble virtues always honor and respect women.

The Prime Minister wrote on X;

“आज से शुरू हो रही संसद की विशेष बैठक में हमारा देश नारी सशक्तिकरण के लिए ऐतिहासिक कदम उठाने जा रहा है। हमारी माताओं-बहनों का सम्मान राष्ट्र का सम्मान है और यही भावना लेकर हम इस दिशा में दृढ़ता से आगे बढ़ रहे हैं।

व्युच्छन्ती हि रश्मिभिर्विश्वमाभासि रोचनम्।

ता त्वामुषर्वसूयवो गीर्भिः कण्वा अहूषत॥”