While interacting with the young students at Pariksha Pe Charcha, PM Modi cited example of Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman’s batting and how it eventually led to India winning the match.
PM Modi said, “During a test match played between India and Australia at the Eden Gardens in 2001, our team was facing setbacks. People were demotivated. But then, nobody can forget the moments when because of the partnership of Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman, we won the match even after given a follow-on.”
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated Praggnanandhaa for his remarkable feat. The Prime Minister noted that this is indeed an incredible milestone that highlights his continued excellence. Shri Modi also extended his best wishes to him for his future endeavours.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
"Congratulations to Praggnanandhaa for this remarkable feat!
This is indeed an incredible milestone that highlights his continued excellence.
My best wishes to him for his future endeavours.
@rpraggnachess"
Congratulations to Praggnanandhaa for this remarkable feat!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2026
This is indeed an incredible milestone that highlights his continued excellence.
My best wishes to him for his future endeavours. @rpraggnachess https://t.co/ryE0qElL9G
