Modi Urges Youth to Read Autobiographies, Avoid Social Media Shortcuts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged India's youth to avoid the "shortcut culture" of social media reels and instead read autobiographies to gain deeper understanding and inspiration. Speaking at the launch of former President Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography, "Triumph of the Indian Republic My Life, My Struggles," Modi cautioned that while social media influencers may pull young people in various directions, true growth comes from long-term effort and study.

The event took place at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. Modi emphasized that autobiographies offer a unique perspective on history by placing the reader close to the lived experiences of individuals. He drew an analogy with warnings often displayed at railway stations, stating, "In this age of shortcuts, remember one thing: a shortcut will cut you short." He encouraged young people to read the life stories of those they admire, regardless of the field.

Modi highlighted Kovind's journey from a humble background in a village in Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh, to the highest constitutional office as a testament to perseverance. He recalled a personal tragedy from Kovind's childhood, when his mother lost her life in a house...