'Proud of you', says PM after meeting chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met 18-year-old Grandmaster (GM) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, who recently made the country proud by finishing runner-up at the prestigious FIDE Chess World Cup.

The chess prodigy was accompanied by his parents as they called on the Prime Minister at the latter's residence.

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“Had very special visitors at 7, LKM (Lok Kalyan Marg) today. Delighted to meet you, Praggnanandhaa along with your family,” the Prime Minister wrote on X (formerly twitter) in response to a post by Praggnanandhaa.

Lauding Praggnanandhaa, Modi said, “You personify passion and perseverance. Your example shows how India's youth can conquer any domain. Proud of you.”

“It was a great honour to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence.Thank you sir for all the words of encouragement to me and my parents,” Praggnanandhaa had posted on X earlier.

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