Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File photo)
India’s D Gukesh created history on Thursday by winning the 2024 FIDE World Championship. At this point, Gukesh D became the youngest world chess champion. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Gukesh on his remarkable achievement. Prime Minister Modi called it historic and exemplary.
Prime Minister Modi congratulated D Gukesh for winning the world title through a post on his X account. “Congratulations to Gukesh D on his extraordinary achievement,” he wrote. “It is the result of his unique talent, hard work and unwavering determination.” Gukesh achieved this feat when he was just 10 years old. At this point, he became the youngest world chess champion.
Gukesh inspired millions of youths – PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote in the post that this is historic and exemplary. “His victory not only etched his name in chess history but also inspired millions of young people to dream big and achieve great things,” he wrote. Apart from this, PM Modi also Wish D Gukesh all the best for the future.
Historic and exemplary!
Congratulations to Gukesh D on his extraordinary achievement. It was the result of his unparalleled talent, hard work and sheer determination.
His victory not only etched his name in the annals of chess history but also inspired millions pic.twitter.com/Xa1kPaiHdg
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 12, 2024
You have made all India proud – Rahul Gandhi
Congressman and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also congratulated world chess champion D. Gukesh. He said, Gukesh, you have made all India proud! Becoming the youngest world chess champion at just 18 years old is an unprecedented achievement. “Your passion and hard work remind us that with determination, anything is possible,” the Congress leader said. Congratulations, champions!
Gukesh, you make all India proud! Becoming the youngest ever world chess champion at just 18 years old is an incredible achievement.
Your passion and hard work remind us that with determination, anything is possible. Congratulations, champion! pic.twitter.com/wcK4YZmVB9
—Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 12, 2024
