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'Proud of you', says PM after meeting chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa

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'Proud Of You', Says PM After Meeting Chess Prodigy Praggnanandhaa

By IANS News August 31, 2023 • 21:00 PM View: 503

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met 18-year-old Grandmaster (GM) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, who recently made the country proud by finishing runner-up at the prestigious FIDE Chess World Cup.

The chess prodigy was accompanied by his parents as they called on the Prime Minister at the latter's residence.

“Had very special visitors at 7, LKM (Lok Kalyan Marg) today. Delighted to meet you, Praggnanandhaa along with your family,” the Prime Minister wrote on X (formerly twitter) in response to a post by Praggnanandhaa.

TAGS New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa FIDE Chess World Cup Prime Minister Lok Kalyan Marg Lauding Praggnanandhaa

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