Responding to a question from Neel Ananth, a student in Kanyakumari about best utilization of free time, PM Modi said, “Do not consider free time as spare time. It is a treasure. It is an opportunity. There should be of free time in your routine, otherwise life becomes like a robot.” 

PM Modi said, “When you earn free time, you get to know its highest value. Therefore, your life should be such that when you earn free time, it will give you immense pleasure.” 

PM Modi urged to utilize free time by learning new things out of curiosity and taking part in co-curricular activities, through which they could express themselves and bring out their uniqueness. He said, “Give your thoughts a creative way to express emotions. The scope of knowledge is often limited to what is available to you, which is around you. But the scope of creativity takes you far beyond knowledge. Creativity can take you to an area where no one has reached before, which is new.” 

He advised teachers to talk to students out of the syllabus, adding that rather than stopping students from something, teachers should encourage them to be their best version.

PM Modi said that when he has free time, he enjoys spending time on a swing. “When I’m feeling tired, when I have a five-minute break or even if I have a bit of work, I don’t know why, but sitting on a swing rejuvenates my mind,” he said.

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Prime Minister prays at Mata Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur, Tripura
September 22, 2025
QuotePrime Minister reviews the works at the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple Complex

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi prayed at the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur, Tripura. "Prayed for the well-being and prosperity of my fellow Indians," Shri Modi stated.

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Prime Minister Shri Modi also reviewed the works at the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple Complex. Shri Modi said that the emphasis is on ensuring more pilgrims and tourists pray at the Temple and also discover the beauty of Tripura.

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The Prime Minister posted on X:

"On the first day of Navratri and when the divine Durga Puja season is underway, had the opportunity to pray at the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur, Tripura. Prayed for the well-being and prosperity of my fellow Indians."

"Reviewed the works at the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple Complex. Our emphasis is on ensuring more pilgrims and tourists pray at the Temple and also discover the beauty of Tripura."

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