{"id":11428,"date":"2026-08-12T06:18:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T06:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=11428"},"modified":"2026-08-12T06:18:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T06:18:30","slug":"shortcuts-will-cut-you-short-pm-modis-message-for-youngsters-at-former-president-kovinds-autobiography-launch-india-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=11428","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Shortcuts will cut you short\u2019: PM Modi\u2019s message for youngsters at former President Kovind\u2019s autobiography launch | India News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-133170953,imgsize-67464,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/ram-nath-kovind-autobiography-launch.jpg\" alt=\"\u2018Shortcuts will cut you short\u2019: PM Modi\u2019s message for youngsters at former President Kovind\u2019s autobiography launch\" title=\"Former President Ram Nath Kovind with PM Narendra Modi at book launch\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Former President Ram Nath Kovind with PM Narendra Modi at book launch\">Former President Ram Nath Kovind with PM Narendra Modi at book launch<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged youngsters to avoid taking shortcuts in life, warning that \u201ca shortcut will cut you short.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"1\"\/>He made the remarks while releasing the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind in the national capital.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>&#8220;I would particularly like to urge the younger generation\u2014we live in the age of &#8216;Reels&#8217; and social media influencers. Even in this era of shortcuts, let us remember something often written at railway stations: A shortcut will cut you short,&#8221; PM Modi said.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>He also encouraged youngsters to read the autobiographies of personalities they admire, saying such accounts offer a unique perspective on the historic events of their time.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>\u201cThe period covered in a biography brings one very close to history itself. That is why I sincerely hope that the hard work put in by Kovind ji proves beneficial to future generations and especially to the youth,\u201d PM Modi added.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/>PM Modi further praised Kovind\u2019s &#8220;guidance&#8221; and recalled the former president&#8217;s \u201cspecial affection and warmth\u201d for him.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>\u201cToday, we have the opportunity to witness the launch of Ramnath Kovind ji&#8217;s autobiography. I have known Kovind ji for a very long time and have had the opportunity to know him closely. His guidance during his tenure as President, along with his special affection and warmth towards me, has been a truly valuable asset for me,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"LEzX4\">\n<div class=\"PmOGb\">\n<p class=\"PSf84\">Share your thoughts in the comments<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Insightful<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Agree<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Disagree<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Skeptical<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Concerning<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Promising<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Worth Reading<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Big Development<\/button><\/p>\n<p><textarea class=\"T9MbS\" rows=\"1\" placeholder=\"Add your Thoughts...\"\/><button type=\"button\" class=\"ZW6JD \" disabled=\"\">Post Comment<\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"swnca\">Be respectful \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatimes.com\/termsandcondition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"gkv0P\">TOI community guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>Expressing confidence in the book\u2019s significance, the prime minister described Kovind\u2019s autobiography as a potential \u201ccherished legacy\u201d for Indian democracy and society.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/>\u201c&#8230; Based on my understanding of his life and my knowledge of his capabilities, I can say with full confidence that Ramnath Kovind ji&#8217;s autobiography will become a cherished legacy for Indian democracy and society. <!-- -->There is so much I could speak about at length&#8211;regarding Kovind ji&#8217;s life journey and his contributions to society and the nation. However, a book launch event should only serve as a &#8216;curtain-raiser&#8217;; it is best if you all derive the full benefit of the book by reading it yourselves,\u201d he added.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>Meanwhile, Kovind described the launch as an emotional moment and expressed gratitude to those who attended the event.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>\u201cIt is an emotional moment for me to address you all from this platform today. I have addressed you on several occasions, but today&#8217;s occasion is different. I am grateful to all of you for joining this programme to mark the launch of my autobiography. I was wondering what I should say today. I have already written everything in my autobiography, and readers will read it,\u201d the former president remarked.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/taking-shortcuts-will-cut-you-short-pm-modis-message-to-youngsters-at-former-president-kovinds-autobiography-launch\/articleshow\/133170733.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former President Ram Nath Kovind with PM Narendra Modi at book launch NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged youngsters to avoid taking shortcuts in life, warning that \u201ca shortcut will cut you short.\u201dHe made the remarks while releasing the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind in the national capital.&#8220;I would particularly 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