Into the great occlusive grand theater of Indian academe — where “Board Exam” is, in idiomatic usage on strands of his Tumblr feed, a last-ditch no-man’s-land and not just another way station along the line — Narendra Modi has inserted a jumpy pause. History Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) – 9th Edition People of India woke up on February 9, 2026 to the second episode of 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC).
If the first episode, on Feb. 6, built with assuredness, this second installment felt closer to home, more rooted and very human. It was not a leader delivering an address; it was as if a “Mentor-in-Chief” had sat down with his young “Exam Warriors” for an online chat, to discuss the things that truly keep them awake at night — fear of failure, the pressure of expectations and identity in a world gone digital.
Guwahati to Coimbatore: A Pan-India Conclabournce
In a first for the programme, PPC 2026 did not remain confined to one venue; in New Delhi. The second was a vital tapestry of voice, young voices from four corners of America:
- Guwahati (Assam) Spiritual leader of the North East .
- Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu): South, here comes the hope.
- Raipur (Chhattisgarh) The heartbeat of Central India.
- Dev Mogra (Gujarat): The traditional heart of the West.
By taking the dialogue to multiple locations, the Prime Minister made it clear: stress has no geography. The student’s feeling of struggle cannot be lost in translation, whether the student is learning in an urban center or a rural one. This multi-city format contextualised the engagement into not just a “Delhi event” but a nationwide Jan Andolan (People’s Movement).
The Analogy of “Bowling” and Why “Important Questions” Is a Trap
PM Modi’s explanation of exam preparation using a cricket analogy was one of the most extraordinary simple moments in Episode 2. He likened a student to a bowler who must be ready for every kind of delivery.
“When there’s a breaking headline that an exam was ‘difficult,’ it often feels this way because we have practised only particular topics,” the PM said.
The Digital Dilemma: AI Is a Companion, Not a Master
It’s 2026, and the debate has been moving away from “do we let students use technology?” to “how do they sleep at night?”
- On AI: He called AI a “blessing,” but urged students not to let it stunt their thinking. He recommended the use of AI for “curated growth” — directing it to suggest, say, biographies of inspiring leaders to read, as opposed to have an artificial intelligence write an entire essay without any original thought.
- On Gaming: In a witty but revealing conversation with a student whose parents expressed concerns about his habits, the PM shared an unexpected view point. “If you’re a fan of gaming don’t be passive. Learn the skill of creating games,” he said.
The Prime Minister’s mantra for the home was straightforward:
- Believe the Pattern – Every student is different (between morning type and evening type).
- Emotional Support: A home should be an oasis of resilience, not a second pressure cooker.
- Wholeness Success: Grades are a part of life, but they are not the whole.
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From Exams to “Utsaav” (Joy)
In accordance with the NEP 2020, this is an attempt to replace ‘Ranking Anxiety’ with ‘Holistic Well-being’.
PM’s book, Exam Warriors which has now been translated into several languages and in Braille as well was the spiritual guide for this episode. The same basic point applies: Exams test your knowledge, not your worth. In asking students to celebrate the exam season, as if it was a festival, as per one eco-minister’s advice, the government is trying an ambitious and widespread cultural revolution in how India perceives education.
Conclusion: The Path to 2047
As the second episode ended, it was with a powerful message from the Prime Minister to the students.” The teenagers of today will be 35 to 40 when India marks the hundredth anniversary of his country’s independence in 2047.
I am laying the foundation of a Developed India,” he said, “but you will have to live in it and lead it. Your mental health and your confidence is this country’s greatest asset.”
The session was not merely about passing a class 10 or 12 board exam, it was about gearing up an entire generation for the marathon of life.
PM Modi Ask Students to Use AI Wisely at Pariksha Pe Charcha
