PM Modi Interacts with 25 Assam Students on Brahmaputra Cruise
PM Modi Interacts with 25 Assam Students on Brahmaputra Cruise
Prime Minister Modi shares exam tips with Assam students aboard a Brahmaputra cruise amid heightened security.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sailed onto the Brahmaputra aboard the MV Charaidew 2 for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, a session designed to help students cope with exam pressure. On board, he connected with 25 Assam students from diverse schools, engaging in a candid conversation about pressure, failure, and the value of hard work. The prime minister stayed for about 45 minutes on the three-deck vessel, moving between the upper deck and the student groups as he fielded questions and offered practical advice in a conversational tone.
Pariksha Pe Charcha is held annually to ease exam anxiety and encourage self-reflection among students. In Assam, the event took on a distinctive river setting, with Modi addressing not just the typical concerns about performance but also the broader social pressures that students encounter. The approach emphasized resilience, a balanced study routine, and the importance of viewing setbacks as learning experiences that contribute to long-term growth.
Security for the event was noticeably stepped up along the Brahmaputra corridor. River Police, the NDRF, and the SDRF conducted patrols to ensure safe proceedings, and ferry services on the river were suspended for two days surrounding the visit to facilitate smooth operations. The heightened security underscored the importance of safeguarding such high-profile engagements while maintaining a calm, student-centered atmosphere.
Modi’s Assam visit also featured the inauguration of the Inland Water Transport’s floating Guwahati Gateway Terminal, a move highlighted by officials as part of the state’s broader river-connectivity push. The setting—a moving platform on the Brahmaputra—was used to reinforce the message that education and opportunity can ride on innovative pathways, even as it showcased the region’s evolving infrastructure.
Overall, the session blended guidance on exam stress with a broader call for perseverance and self-belief, delivering an uplifting message to Assam’s student community about facing challenges with confidence and determination.
