Shivraj Chouhan unveils book 'Apnapan' detailing PM Modi’s leadership, his decades-long experience
New Delhi, May 26 : 'Apnapan', a book penned by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on his decades-long association with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also giving a peek into the latter’s long-standing public life, was released on Tuesday, in the presence of several high-profile dignitaries in the national capital.
The book, titled ‘Apnapan: Narendra Modi Sang Mere Anubhav’, was formally launched by former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and former Prime Minister Deve Gowda at the NASC Complex in the capital.
The event saw the participation of many Union Ministers, besides Chief Ministers from multiple states, including those of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, who reached the capital to be part of the book launch. Several writers, authors, and social leaders also attended the event.
The book, ‘Apnapan’, authored by Shivraj Chouhan, chronicles his 35-year-long association and experiences with PM Modi.
The Union Minister recalled decades of warmth, closeness and humility while working with the Prime Minister, during a long stretch of public life ranging from party worker to Chief Minister of respective states and then at the Centre.
He said that the book will serve as an inspiration for youth and will make them understand the commitment and dedication of a true leader.
Sharing a glimpse of the book on his social media handle, he also appealed to the readers to give it a read to get an insight into the ‘true and exemplary leadership’ as shown by the Prime Minister.
“I am fully confident that this book will acquaint the new generation with the breadth of Prime Minister's personality, the vastness of his heart, his dedication to national service, and his intimate affection toward workers,” he said on his X handle.
According to Chouhan, the book reflects deeply on his experiences, observations and learning from more than three decades of political and organisational association with the Prime Minister, and he believes that this will find strong resonance with the people and political workers at large.
In a media interaction before the book launch, he stated that this book will serve as a "lesson" for those interested in governance and public leadership.