Modi Asks Children About Janmashtami and Teacher’s Day During Metro Ride

A short clip posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X depicts his commute on a Delhi Metro following the SRCC centenary function. While the train moved, the PM stopped to converse with a group of children traveling with their families. He greeted them, asked for their names, and inquired where they were heading. The conversation shifted to recent festivals: Modi asked whether the kids had celebrated Janmashtami, to which they replied positively. He then highlighted that September 5 marks Teacher’s Day, and a child thanked him for being a source of inspiration nationwide, comparing his impact to that of Dr Radhakrishnan. Another child recited a Sanskrit shloka praising the guru before shaking hands with the PM. Women passengers were also addressed; Modi placed a reassuring hand on one child’s head. A young boy declared his ambition to become like the Prime Minister, earning a friendly grin. Finally, Modi turned the discussion toward literature, asking which books the students enjoyed. The children mentioned novels and academic texts, and Modi urged them to also read autobiographies and biographies.