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 highlighting the values of determination, composure and confidence
March 09, 2026

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, said that by winning the T20 Cricket World Cup, Team India has demonstrated that the combination of determination, composure and self-confidence is the key to success in life. He noted that this victory also shows that with hard work in the right direction, every goal can be achieved.

The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam-

“अभीप्सां स्वात्मनो रक्षाऽविरतं सुस्थिरं तया। यत्नमातिष्ठ धैर्येण ततः सिद्धिर्भवेद् ध्रुवम्।।”

The Subhashitam conveys that Anyone who seeks progress in life must strive with persistence and determination. Persistent hard work, combined with patience, will surely pave the way to success.

The Prime Minister wrote on X;

“T20 क्रिकेट वर्ल्ड कप जीतकर टीम इंडिया ने साबित कर दिया है कि दृढ़ संकल्प, संयम और आत्मविश्वास का संगम ही जीवन में सफलता का मूलमंत्र है। यह जीत हमें यह भी बताती है कि सही दिशा में कठिन परिश्रम से हर लक्ष्य को हासिल किया जा सकता है।

अभीप्सां स्वात्मनो रक्षाऽविरतं सुस्थिरं तया।

यत्नमातिष्ठ धैर्येण ततः सिद्धिर्भवेद् ध्रुवम् ।।”