New Delhi, August 8, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s familiarity with everyday student life at IIT Delhi struck a chord with gold medallists at the institute’s convocation on Saturday, with several students saying his address felt less like a formal speech and more like a senior speaking to them.
Modi attended the convocation as the chief guest and congratulated the graduating students, telling them that they were leaving with more than degrees and carrying forward a larger dream of contributing to the country.
More than 3,000 students, including 587 PhD scholars, were awarded degrees at the ceremony.
Amarpreet Singh, who received a Perfect Ten Gold Medal in M.Tech Structural Engineering, said the Prime Minister’s speech connected with students at a personal level.
“The way he delivered his speech was thoroughly connecting. It was not like we were listening to our Prime Minister. It was like some senior was talking to us. It was a very connecting speech,” Singh told IANS.
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He added that it was encouraging to see students’ voices being heard and recognised at the national level.
Akshat Singhal, who received the President’s Gold Medal in B.Tech Computer Science, said he was particularly impressed by Modi’s knowledge of details associated with campus life.
“I was very surprised how the Prime Minister was actually familiar with all the little things that we have on the campus, such as ‘Nightmess’ or getting to ‘Jia Sarai’ for ‘poha’,” Singhal said.
He said this reflected the Prime Minister’s effort to engage directly with young people and added that the Union government was focusing on education and sports.
Singhal also referred to Modi’s recent Instagram videos aimed at young audiences, saying the Prime Minister was using direct communication channels to connect with youth and Gen Z.
Ramireddy Venkata Sai Reddy, another Perfect Ten Gold Medallist in M.Tech Biomedical Engineering, said Modi’s references to late-night hostel life resonated strongly with students.
“He mentioned things that happen at 3 a.m. in the night, and these small details made us very happy that such a big person was able to capture such small moments,” Reddy said, adding that the interaction made their campus experience even more memorable.
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