'Her Mann Ki Baat': PM Modi Pens Foreword For Italy PM Giorgia Meloni's Memoir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written the foreword to the Indian edition of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's autobiography. Meloni's autobiography, "I Am Giorgia: My Roots, My Principles," offers an intimate insight into her life and beliefs, and in the foreword, PM Modi has drawn parallels between her journey and the concept of Nari Shakti, celebrating her connection to her roots. The book is set to be launched in India by Rupa Publications.While introducing the book, PM Modi said that Meloni's life has "never been about politics or power", rather "it is about her courage, conviction, and commitment to public service and the people of Italy.”"Over the last 11 years, I have had the privilege of engaging with many world leaders, each

with a different life journey. At times, their journeys transcend personal stories and speak to something larger. They remind us of ideals that have endured across cultures and centuries. Prime Minister Meloni has several such instances in her accomplished life, making this book very special. Her journey is inspiring and historic," Prime Minister Modi wrote.

Meloni’s journey resonates deeply with us in India: PM Modi

Sharing how sections of the press and political analysts were skeptical about how Meloni would fare when she took over, PM Modi wrote, "However, being the remarkable leader that she is, Giorgia Meloni has provided strength and stability to her nation. She has always been pragmatic and committed to furthering global good. She has consistently voiced the interests of Italy with remarkable clarity. At the same time, she has also been deeply attuned to the challenges of our interconnected world, engaging with a clear sense of responsibility and purpose on the global stage.""There are various ways to understand as well as appreciate Prime Minister Meloni's rise and leadership. Among those, I can see a strong connection between her story and the concept of Nari Shakti, the divine feminine energy that has been venerated in Indic traditions for thousands of years in many forms," he added.Prime Minister Meloni, he wrote, has held firm to her roots while leading her nation with confidence on the global stage. "That is why her journey resonates so deeply with us in India. This autobiography, I Am Giorgia, gives readers a candid and rare glimpse into the heart and mind of one of Europe's and the world's most dynamic and vibrant leaders. It is also deeply personal."