today’s youth possess a strong desire to become the driving force

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in the golden jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Highlighting the profound spiritual significance of the day, the Prime Minister expressed his immense joy at visiting the holy land of Shiva and Shakti on the very first day of Navratri. He stated that experiencing the positive energy, excitement, and vibrant enthusiasm of the youth while meeting the devotees of Mother Saraswati made for an incredibly auspicious start to the festival.”I can see the future of India in the eyes of all of you,” noted Shri Modi.

Recognizing the immense potential of the younger generation, the Prime Minister emphasized that today’s youth possess a strong desire to become the driving force behind the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’. He stated that the new ideas and solutions required to achieve this national goal will ultimately shape not only the country’s destiny but the future of the entire globe.”Today, the world is looking for solutions, and you have the potential to provide those solutions,” asserted Shri Modi.

Encouraging the students to dream on a massive scale, the Prime Minister urged every youth to envision their future upon the vast canvas of infinite opportunities currently emerging across the nation. He expressed absolute confidence that this collective national dream is entirely within their grasp during this era of unprecedented possibility.”Together, We Will Do It!” affirmed Shri Modi.

Recounting a deeply personal anecdote, the Prime Minister revealed the interesting inspiration behind his visit, recalling a meeting with Girija Amma and several children in Nagercoil a few months prior.”Her profound dedication, self-confidence, and unwavering devotion towards the future of the country left an unprecedented impression on my mind,” remarked Shri Modi.

Reflecting on his own life experiences, the Prime Minister explained that his deep understanding of the country was forged through extensive travel and learning directly from the people across different regions. He fondly recalled his participation in the Ekta Yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir in the early 1990s, where his enduring acquaintance with Girija Amma first began.”Since then this acquaintance of ours has remained,” remarked Shri Modi.

Concluding his address with a highly interactive and energetic pledge, the Prime Minister led the massive crowd in a resounding chant of “We will Do it!” to commit to a series of grand national goals. He urged the youth to fiercely dedicate themselves to building a Developed India by 2047, becoming a top-three global economy, establishing a self-reliant global manufacturing hub, hosting the Olympics, and placing an Indian on the moon. (UPDATED ON 11TH OCTOBER 2026)