Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and former President Ram Nath Kovind during the book launch of ‘Bhartiya Gantantra Ki Vijaygatha- Mera Jeevan, Mera Sangharsh’, authored by the latter, at Lok Bhawan, in Lucknow on Wednesday
Born into an extremely poor family in Paraunkh village, Kovind lost his mother at a very young age.
His life is a source of inspiration for the youth and students of the country,” he said. Dwelling on the book, Yogi said the autobiography was the story of an Indian who did not allow difficulties of life to become obstacles to progress. UP Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana said: “There is no constitutional office higher than that of President in a democracy, yet he remained grounded even after reaching such heights.
He was speaking after releasing the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind , ‘Bharatiya Ganrajya Ki Vijaygatha: Mera Jeevan, Mera Sangharsh’, at Lok Bhavan in Lucknow. He encouraged the youth to take a leaf out of the former President’s life, calling it an inspiring journey which took him from a life of struggle to the country’s highest constitutional office. “Kovind ji did not use deprivation as a shield but worked with it towards progress and struggle. He charted his life through hard work, perseverance and firm determination. He was educated at the village school, pursued higher education and became an advocate, giving voice to the underprivileged and the poor. He began his political journey with BJP , became a Rajya Sabha member, went on to serve as Bihar governor and ultimately President of India . His life is an inspiring example of simplicity, humility, firm determination and warm connections with ordinary people.”
Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday urged young people to stop wasting time on social media and instead read books, particularly autobiographies of great personalities, to draw inspiration from their lives.