'Special Visitors At 7, LKM': Praggnanandhaa Meets PM Modi With His Parents And Chess World Cup Silver Medal

'Special Visitors At 7, LKM': Praggnanandhaa Meets PM Modi With His Parents And Chess World Cup Silver Medal

PTIUpdated: Thursday, August 31, 2023, 08:46 PM IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa, who recently made history by clinching the silver medal in the FIDE World Cup.

"Had very special visitors at 7, LKM today. Delighted to meet you, @rpragchess along with your family.

"You personify passion and perseverance. Your example shows how India's youth can conquer any domain. Proud of you," Modi said on X after meeting Pragg and his parents.

Praggnanandhaa earlier said, "It was a great honour to meet Hon'ble Prime Minister

@narendramodi at his residence! Thank you sir for all the words of encouragement to me and my parents."

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