Modi reflects on childhood poverty and life lessons

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared insights from his childhood spent in poverty while working at his father's tea shop. He emphasized the lessons learned from customers and his father's disciplined life, which shaped his values. Modi highlighted the role of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in providing purpose and community service. He noted that the RSS has been instrumental in running around 125,000 social service projects, focusing on education and health in underprivileged areas. He also mentioned the establishment of 'Vidya Bharti,' which operates 70,000 schools across India, serving millions of students. Modi expressed gratitude for the spiritual foundation gained from his experiences with saints during his upbringing.