Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: PM Modi Addresses Record 6.7 Crore 'Exam Warriors,' Slashes Stress with New Mantras New Delhi | February...
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: PM Modi Addresses Record 6.7 Crore 'Exam Warriors,' Slashes Stress with New Mantras
New Delhi | February 6, 2026 — In a historic 9th edition that spanned multiple cities for the first time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with a record-breaking 6.76 crore participants—including students, teachers, and parents—during Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026. Speaking from his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, the PM turned the daunting board exam season into a "celebration," offering practical wisdom on technology, self-belief, and holistic growth.
🌟 Key Highlights & Mantras
1. "Trust Your Own Rhythm"
The Prime Minister emphasized that every student has a unique learning pace. Whether you are a "morning owl" or a "night rider," he urged students to follow their own study patterns rather than copying others.
"Listen to everyone's advice, but change your pattern only when you feel the need. Everyone has their own rhythm."
2. AI: A Guide, Not a Substitute
Addressing the rise of Artificial Intelligence, PM Modi called AI a "blessing" but cautioned against dependency.
The Advice: Use AI as a tool for direction (e.g., asking for biography recommendations) but do the actual reading and thinking yourself.
Gaming to Creating: He encouraged young gamers to shift from being "consumers" to "producers" by learning to create games that share Indian stories.
3. "Not Having a Dream is a Crime"
In one of the most powerful moments of the session, the PM told students that dreaming is the first step toward success. He encouraged them to step out of their comfort zones, noting that growth only happens when you challenge yourself.
🏛️ Major Takeaways for Parents & Teachers
For Teachers: "Plough the mind before you plant the subject." He advised teachers to stay just one step ahead of students and to announce chapters in advance to spark curiosity.
For Parents: Stop the "uniform academic timelines." The PM urged parents to value effort over marks and to allow children to blossom according to their own capacity and interests.
The "Bowler" Analogy: Much like a bowler must train their whole body—not just their shoulder—students must focus on overall development (physical health, sleep, and ethics) rather than just memorizing ten "important" questions.
📈 Scale of the Event
This year’s PPC broke all previous records, including its own Guinness World Record from 2025.
Total Registrations: Over 4.5 crore.
Total Engagement: 6.76 crore (including related activities).
New Format: For the first time, the event moved beyond Delhi's Talkatora Stadium to include interactions in Coimbatore, Raipur, Devmogra, and Guwahati.
🇮🇳 Focus on 'Viksit Bharat 2047'
Connecting exams to nation-building, the PM asked students to reflect on their role in making India a developed nation by 2047. He emphasized a "Swadeshi mindset," encouraging the youth to be "vocal for local" in their daily lives.
