Pariksha Par Charcha: Politics is not in my nature, i believe in working for people: Modi

By Vikas

Updated: Friday, February 16, 2018, 14:11 [IST]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today interact with lakhs students across the country about how to take examinations without any worry. Pariksha Par Charcha comes two weeks after the Prime Minister launched his book titled 'Exam Warriors' that contains 25 mantras to help students face examinations without stress.

PM Modi took to Twitter today to share the details of the programme scheduled for February 16, during which he will interact with thousands of students prepping for the crucial board examinations.

Stay tuned for live updates here:

Feb 16, 2018, 2:09 PM IST

PM Modi's interaction with the students ends.

Feb 16, 2018, 2:07 PM IST

Tamil is an ancient language, unfortunately i cannot speak Tamil: PM Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 2:06 PM IST

I could not speak in the mother tongue of all students, i apologise for it: PM Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 2:05 PM IST

All the best for exams, do give me marks on my interaction: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 2:03 PM IST

Politics is not in my nature, i believe in working for people: PM Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 2:02 PM IST

I dedicate myself to serving people of the country, elections will take care of themselves: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 2:02 PM IST

Focus should be on working hard, results are just a by product: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 2:00 PM IST

You should become a journalist: Modi tell a student.

Feb 16, 2018, 2:00 PM IST

Student question: We both have exams, i have board exams and you have elections, are you nervous?

Feb 16, 2018, 1:58 PM IST

Have a firm resolve, have a goal: Modi tells students

Feb 16, 2018, 1:45 PM IST

Earlier, teachers were like part of the family. Parents used to approach teachers to discuss about their children: PM Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 1:44 PM IST

Student asks: What advise would you give teachers to boost the confidence of students during exams?

Feb 16, 2018, 1:41 PM IST

Relaxing asanaas, sleep are very important: PM Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 1:36 PM IST

Must ensure that we spend time with people less privileged, this improves EQ: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 1:34 PM IST

Must work on improving Emotional Quotient (EQ): PM Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 1:32 PM IST

PM explains the difference between IQ and EQ.

Feb 16, 2018, 1:28 PM IST

Student asks: How can Yoga help in studies?

Feb 16, 2018, 1:27 PM IST

Along with studies you must also indulge in sports, listening to music or any such thing that interests you: PM Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 1:22 PM IST

To focus, first we must learn to defocus: PM

Feb 16, 2018, 1:22 PM IST

Student asks: How to keep away from phones and focus on studies?

Feb 16, 2018, 1:19 PM IST

My advise to parents is that don't make child's education a status issue: PM Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 1:18 PM IST

Child in joint families learns everything about politics: PM

Feb 16, 2018, 1:18 PM IST

Every child in India is a born politician: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 1:16 PM IST

Parents sometimes try to impose their unfilled aspirations on their children: PM Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 1:14 PM IST

Never doubt that they want the best for you: PM Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 1:13 PM IST

Trust the intentions of your parents, try to understand what they want from you: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 1:13 PM IST

Students question: How to deal with pressure put by parents?

Feb 16, 2018, 1:10 PM IST

Compete with yourself, don't focus on competition much. Always focus on giving your best: PM Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 1:05 PM IST

Play according to your strengths: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 1:03 PM IST

Students ask about expectations from parents

Feb 16, 2018, 9:08 am IST

Modi had earlier suggested students to treat exams “like a festival”.

I am extremely eager to interact with young friends, teachers and parents on the need to appear for exams with a smile, without any stress. This ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ begins at 12 noon tomorrow.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2018

Feb 16, 2018, 9:22 am IST

Nearly 10 crore students from across the country will participate in the programme.

PM Shri @narendramodi will do 'Pariksha par charcha' with lakhs of students, teachers and parents from across the country today at 12 noon. Stay tuned for LIVE updates. pic.twitter.com/GUHvTBvyBr
— BJP (@BJP4India) February 16, 2018

Feb 16, 2018, 11:18 am IST

Modi's address to students to begin shortly.

Feb 16, 2018, 11:55 am IST

Talkatora stadium decked up for Modi's address.

All set for #ParikshaPeCharcha. Several students to interact with PM @narendramodi during the programme, which will begin shortly. pic.twitter.com/FufdrTfV1P
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 16, 2018

Feb 16, 2018, 12:17 pm IST

PM Modi arrives at Talkatora stadium.

Feb 16, 2018, 12:19 pm IST

HRD minister Prakash Javadekar begins his address; Several other Union Ministers also present

Feb 16, 2018, 12:20 pm IST

Around 10 crore students and teachers would be able to hear PM Modi's address: Javadekar

Feb 16, 2018, 12:22 pm IST

Quality education key for nation's development: Javadekar

Feb 16, 2018, 12:24 pm IST

People should opt for teaching profession by choice, not because he/she could not get any other job: Javadekar

Feb 16, 2018, 12:27 pm IST

PM Modi's motto is "Sabko siksha, acchi siksha" (Education to all, quality education), says Javadekar

Feb 16, 2018, 12:39 pm IST

PM Modi's address begins

Feb 16, 2018, 12:39 pm IST

Forget that you are talking to a PM, i am your friend: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 12:42 pm IST

This is not Modi's program, this is a program of crores of students across the country: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 12:43 pm IST

A student asks: There is a tesion that persists till the exam is over, how to cope with it?

Feb 16, 2018, 12:45 pm IST

Everyone prepares well, but sometimes due to lack self confidence, we can't recall things during exams: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 12:47 pm IST

If you lack self confidence, even gods cannot help: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 12:47 pm IST

Goddess of Saraswati is deity of learning, but before exams we pray lord Hanuman: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 12:49 pm IST

Self confidence is about setting standards for self: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 12:51 pm IST

Forget that you are going for an exam, think that you are there to define your future: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 12:54 pm IST

I want to address every child in the language they understand, but it is my limitation that i cannot speak Tamil, Malayalam or other regional languages: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 12:55 pm IST

Student asks: Focusing on studies is difficult sometimes, get distracted while studying, how to cope with it?

Feb 16, 2018, 12:58 pm IST

Observe yourself, try to find out which are the things that interest you: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 12:59 pm IST

Concentration is about sychronising body and mind: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 1:00 pm IST

Yoga helps in synchronising mind, body and soul: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 1:02 pm IST

Be in present when studying, holding book in hand but mind elsewhere will not help: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 1:03 pm IST

Students ask about expectations from parents

Feb 16, 2018, 1:05 pm IST

Play according to your strengths: Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 1:10 pm IST

Compete with yourself, don't focus on competition much. Always focus on giving your best: PM Modi

Feb 16, 2018, 1:13 pm IST

Students question: How to deal with pressure put by parents?

Feb 16, 2018, 1:13 pm IST

Trust the intentions of your parents, try to understand what they want from you: Modi

The human resource development (HRD) ministry had earlier this week said that over 20,000 questions have been recieved within a span of four days. Students were asked to submit their questions on MyGov platform between February 6, 2018 to February 11, 2018. An HT report quoted an HRD ministry official as saying that more than 20,000 questions have been received from across the country. Questions have come even from states such as Andaman and Nicobar, Jammu and Kashmir, Kerala, Goa and the northeast, said the report.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a directive for all schools ahead of the same to ensure maximum reach of the event.

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