Chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has been dominating headlines since successful the silver medal on the Chess World Cup. Though he was defeated by the reigning World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen within the last of the competitors, his spectacular journey within the competitors earned him plenty of reward. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the younger chess grandmaster a number of instances on social media throughout his time within the match and he met each Praggnanandhaa and his dad and mom on Thursday. “It was an excellent honour to satisfy Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi at his residence! Thanks sir for all of the phrases of encouragement to me and my dad and mom,” Praggnanandhaa posted on X (previously referred to as Twitter).
It was an excellent honour to satisfy Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi at his residence!
Thanks sir for all of the phrases of encouragement to me and my dad and mom pic.twitter.com/dsKJGx8TRU— Praggnanandhaa (@rpragchess) August 31, 2023
PM Modi additionally posted on social media in regards to the assembly.
“Had very particular guests at 7, LKM immediately. Delighted to satisfy you, @rpragchess together with your loved ones. You personify ardour and perseverance. Your instance exhibits how India’s youth can conquer any area. Pleased with you!” he wrote.
Had very particular guests at 7, LKM immediately.
Delighted to satisfy you, @rpragchess together with your loved ones.
You personify ardour and perseverance. Your instance exhibits how India’s youth can conquer any area. Pleased with you! https://t.co/r40ahCwgph
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2023
Earlier, the Mahindra Group determined to present Praggnanandhaa an all-electric SUV, to honour his accomplishments in chess. Anand Mahindra himself floated the thought on ‘X’ (previously Twitter).
“Respect your sentiment, Krishlay, & many, such as you, have been urging me to present a Thar to @rpragchess However I’ve one other concept … I want to encourage dad and mom to introduce their kids to Chess & assist them as they pursue this cerebral recreation (regardless of the surge in reputation of video video games!). It is an funding in a greater future for our planet, similar to EVs. And so, I feel we should always present an XUV4OO EV to the PARENTS of @rpragchess Shrimati Nagalakshmi & Shri Rameshbabu, who deserve our gratitude for nurturing their son’s ardour & for giving him their untiring assist. What do you suppose, @rajesh664?,” Anand Mahindra wrote.
“Congratulations @rpragchess in your spectacular achievement.Thanks @anandmahindra for the thought of recognising PARENTS of @rpragchess Shrimati Nagalakshmi & Shri Rameshbabu.The All Electrical SUV XUV400 could be perfect-our group will join for a particular version and supply,” The Mahindra Group’s Government Director and CEO responded.
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