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Tendulkar thanks PM for citing his example to students

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the students of the country to take inspiration from Sachin Tendulkar, who kept challenging himself.

New Delhi: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday cited Sachin Tendulkar as an example for students to compete with oneself and not with others, the cricket legend thanked him and stressed that preparation is key for everyone, be it a student or a player.

Narendra Modi, Sachin Tendulkar

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His tweet was in response to Modi mentioning him in his 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast aimed at students preparing for upcoming exams.

Narendra Modi, Sachin Tendulkar

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He asked students to choose 'anuspardha' (competing with self) over 'pratispardha' (competing with others) as he gave Tendulkar's example saying he kept challenging himself and bettered his records.

( Source : PTI )
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