Indias chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, who was recently crowned runners-up at the FIDE World Cup, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence in New Delhi on Thursday.After the meeting, 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa took to social media to write, “It was a great honour to meet Honble Prime Minister @narendramodi at his residence! Thank you sir for all the words of encouragement to me and my parents.”It was a great honour to meet Honble Prime Minister @narendramodi at his residence!Thank you sir for all the words of encouragement to me and my parents🙏 pic.twitter.com/dsKJGx8TRU— Praggnanandhaa (@rpragchess) August 31, 2023In reply, PM Modi heaped press on the prodigy, writing, “Had very special visitors at 7, LKM today. Delighted to meet you, @rpragchess along with your family. You personify passion and perseverance. Your example shows how Indias youth can conquer any domain. Proud of you!”Had very special visitors at 7, LKM today. Delighted to meet you, @rpragchess along with your family. You personify passion and perseverance. Your example shows how Indias youth can conquer any domain. Proud of you! https://t.co/r40ahCwgph— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2023Praggnanandhaa gets heros welcome on India returnR Praggnanandhaa got a heros welcome on his return to the country, with jubilant crowds greeting him in Chennai. “I am very happy over the reception,” Pragg said.#WATCH | After returning to Chennai, R Praggnanandhaa says, I am very happy to see so many people coming here and it is good for Chess. https://t.co/4kqysfzPvw pic.twitter.com/u4BMY2mysr— ANI (@ANI) August 30, 2023Praggnanandhaa etched his name in history after becoming the youngest ever finalist at the Chess World Cup, where he ultimately lost to World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen.
