PM Modi Links Personal Loss with Kovind’s Autobiography Launch

During a Delhi event on July 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated his mother’s enduring influence and admitted that her absence still weighs on him. He praised her for staying alive well over a century, describing her prayers as a constant source of strength.

The speech overlapped with the release of ex‑President Ram Nath Kovind’s autobiography. Modi used the occasion to discuss Kovind’s humble beginnings, the tragic fire that claimed his mother’s life, and how those early struggles forged a resilient character that eventually led him to the presidency.