At Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya's golden jubilee, PM links India's 2030 Commonwealth Games and 2036 Olympics goals to the youth

11 October 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the golden jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai on 11 October 2026.
He said the Vishwa Hindu Vidya Kendra began as a small school in West Mambalam, Chennai, in 1975 with seven students, and now has 15 institutions in Tamil Nadu.
He recalled that children inspired by Girija Amma saved one rupee a day for soldiers and raised forty lakh rupees, a story he had mentioned in 'Mann Ki Baat'.
Quoting Thiruvalluvar, he called the Tirukkural a guide for lifelong learners and said he had recently presented its Russian translation to President Putin.
He said India is preparing to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and is moving forward with the dream of hosting the 2036 Olympics.