A blast from the past is captivating social media as the Modi Archive releases Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s stirring 2006 address to Nirma University graduates. Timed perfectly with Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, the footage captures Modi’s wisdom on perseverance that remains profoundly relevant.
Known as ‘The Great Emancipator,’ Lincoln endured a litany of defeats: electoral losses, including village council races; business ventures that tanked; and mounting debts over 30 years. Modi painted this vivid picture to illustrate that true greatness emerges from persistent struggle.
‘Read Lincoln’s story,’ Modi told the students. ‘His early public life was a saga of disappointments, but he pressed on relentlessly until victory crowned him President.’ This wasn’t mere achievement; it was the victory of patience, dedication, and iron will.
Modi challenged the audience: If Lincoln could rewrite his fate after endless failures, why not us? Despair, he noted, signals new beginnings, not defeat.
In today’s fast-paced world of instant gratification, this message cuts through the noise. The Modi Archive’s share on X has sparked widespread admiration, reminding young Indians that success is built on the ladder of setbacks. Lincoln’s journey, revived through Modi’s voice, fuels hope for those daring to dream big.