‘Shortcuts will cut you short’: PM Modi’s message for youngsters at Kovind’s book launch

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind and urged the “new generation” to draw lessons from Kovind’s writings and experiences.The book, "The Times of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles," was released at an event in the national capital in the presence of the former president.“Learn about Kovind ji’s life journey in his own words. Let the new generation of the country read his writings and his experiences; everyone stands to learn a great deal from them,” PM Modi said, describing the book’s title as “very apt”.Explaining the title, he added, “The underlying message is that while his life and the struggles within it were personal, the triumph achieved as a result of those struggles belongs to the Indian Republic—to India’s democracy.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.