Narendra Modi says Kovind’s memoir is "heritage for Indian democracy"

At a New Delhi event on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released former President Ram Nath Kovind’s autobiography, Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles, and urged young people to read full-length life stories instead of relying on short social-media videos. He cautioned that online influencers could pull audiences in different directions and that quick paths to success often prove harmful. Modi described Kovind’s memoir as an important asset for India’s democratic tradition, saying it showed how determination could lift someone from hardship to the presidency and could inspire more young people. He also praised Kovind’s work after leaving office on simultaneous elections, saying that initiative could open a new phase in Indian democracy. Kovind recalled his difficult childhood and said government housing schemes had since given many poor families dignity.