Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged students to be fearless while facing pressure and tense situations as he stressed that leadership is about clarity of thought and communication and not about contesting elections or forming political parties.
Prime Minister Modi emphasized discipline as the basis for success. (PTI photo)”To be a leader, you must first believe in yourself, pursue leadership skills… To be a leader, develop a mindset of initiative. Leadership is not just about contesting elections, forming political parties, giving deep speeches… The first and most important thing for leadership is to be able to express your thoughts clearly… and not force them,” he said in an edit to Part II, Episode E. (PPC).
Responding to a student’s question about how he handled stress in stressful situations like the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor and how students should handle exam pressure, PM Modi said, “One of the most important things for exams is to develop the habit of solving question papers… If you practice this way yourself, I am absolutely sure that you will not get good sleep… The second thing is to get good sleep… A good sleep will be… ideas and clear thinking,” he said, adding that students should focus on beginning rather than achievement.
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The Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025 saw terrorists open fire on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir, killing around 26 people, sparking nationwide outrage. In response, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, carrying out precision strikes on multiple terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, leading to a brief military escalation between the two countries.
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In the second phase of PPC 2026, PM Modi spoke to students across cities including Devamogra in Gujarat, Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, Raipur in Chhattisgarh and Guwahati in Assam. The first episode of the program was held on February 6.
“I have been interacting with class 10 and 12 students for many years through exam pay discussions. I engage in these conversations to learn, not to teach,” he said.
Responding to a student’s question on building confidence for public speaking, the Prime Minister said, “… one should always have confidence in oneself… one who believes in oneself never feels fear… we should observe and improve according to the situation.” He reiterated that confidence and adaptability are key to overcoming nervousness and building confidence.
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PM Modi emphasized discipline as the basis for success, saying, “If there is no discipline, no matter how much motivation there is, it will be of no use… Motivation, combined with discipline, acts like icing on the cake.”
He advised students to maintain a balance between sports and studies, warning against underestimating education or ignoring individual talents while repeating the mantra “Kheloge Me Kheloge”.
Warning against over-reliance on technology, Prime Minister Modi said artificial intelligence (AI) and mobile phones should be used as tools rather than allowed to dominate daily life.
“We should try not to master AI or mobile…You have to be determined that you don’t let technology enslave you..We have to expand our possibilities through technology…We don’t need to be afraid of AI,” he added.
During the interaction With students from tribal communities in Gujarat during PPC 2026, PM Modi highlighted education-focused initiatives like PM JANMAN (Prime Minister Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan), saying greater emphasis on education will accelerate development among marginalized communities.
