New Delhi’s digital archives are buzzing once again with a timeless message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Abraham Lincoln’s birth anniversary, the Modi Archive account on X unveiled a powerful 2006 video where Modi, then Gujarat Chief Minister, addressed students at Nirma University’s convocation.
Lincoln, revered globally as the Great Liberator, rose from humble beginnings marked by relentless failures. Modi highlighted how Lincoln lost elections repeatedly, even failing in local polls, faced business collapses, and battled debts for nearly three decades. Yet, his unyielding perseverance propelled him to the U.S. presidency, symbolizing the triumph of resilience over adversity.
In the video, Modi urged the youth to draw lessons from Lincoln’s life. ‘If someone can transform three decades of despair into destiny, so can you,’ he emphasized. Failures, he said, are not endpoints but stepping stones to renewal.
This clip resonates deeply today amid youth facing career uncertainties and setbacks. Shared by Modi Archive, it underscores that steadfast determination and continuous effort can turn dreams into reality. Lincoln’s legacy, echoed through Modi’s words, continues to motivate a generation to never surrender.
The video’s re-emergence on Lincoln’s special day serves as a potent reminder: history’s greatest figures were forged in the fires of failure. For aspiring leaders and students alike, it’s a call to embrace challenges with courage and optimism.