Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:35pm on 16 Mar 2025,Sunday India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared memories of his childhood struggles in a conversation with US podcaster Lex Fridman. “I collected used chalk in school to polish my white canvas shoes,” he said. The shoes were a gift from his uncle, and he wanted to keep them clean despite not having proper polish. Modi reflected on his poverty but said he never felt burdened. He also spoke about Vadnagar’s rich history, saying, “Every stone spoke. Every wall had a story to tell.” His later efforts as Chief Minister led to major excavations uncovering the town’s Buddhist heritage.