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India PM | February 23, 2026: Your Essential Daily Briefing on India's Prime Minister
The India PM Newsletter for February 23, 2026 covers PM Modi commending Rajaji Utsav celebrations, lauding the achievement of PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar scheme, highlighting India’s growing leadership in technology and innovation, congratulating team of Manipuri film Boong on historic BAFTA award win, and condoling demise of former Union Minister.
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Prime Minister Modi Commends Rajaji Utsav
President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari installed at the Grand Open Staircase near Ashok Mandap at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the initiative as a commendable effort reflecting India’s resolve to honour those who shaped the nation’s destiny and to shed remnants of a colonial mindset.
PM Modi said that Rajaji was a towering scholar, freedom fighter, thinker and administrator whose life embodied integrity, intellect and unwavering commitment to the nation.
The President also graced the ‘Rajaji Utsav’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan. As part of Rajaji Utsav, an exhibition on the life and work of Rajaji is being organised from February 24, 2026 to March 1, 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Rajaji Utsav is a wonderful initiative bringing out different aspects of Rajaji’s rich contributions to the nation, and urged people to visit the exhibition and draw inspiration from his life and ideals.
Responding to the X posts of President of India about aforementioned initiatives, PM Modi wrote on X: “A commendable effort, which reflects India’s resolve to honour those who shaped our destiny and to shed remnants of a colonial mindset.
Rajaji was a towering scholar, freedom fighter, thinker and administrator. His life embodied integrity, intellect and unwavering commitment to the nation.”
PM Modi Lauds Milestone Of PM Surya Ghar Scheme
30 Lakh Households Adopt Rooftop Solar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the achievement of empowering 30 lakh households across the nation with rooftop solar power, describing it as a commendable milestone in India’s clean energy journey.
The Prime Minister complimented all beneficiaries who have embraced rooftop solar, noting that the initiative is boosting savings, sustainability and self-reliance among citizens.
PM Modi further emphasised that the scheme forms an integral part of the Government’s efforts to build an energy-secure, green and future-ready India.
Responding to a post by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, the Prime Minister posted on X: “A commendable milestone in India’s clean energy journey!
Compliments to all those who have benefitted from this scheme and embraced rooftop solar power thereby boosting savings, sustainability and self-reliance.
This scheme is a part of our efforts to build an energy-secure, green and future-ready India. #30LakhsPMSuryaGhar”
PM Modi Highlights India’s Growing Leadership in Technology and Innovation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an X post said that the historic AI Summit held in Delhi witnessed widespread global appreciation for India’s capabilities.
He noted that it reflects how the forward-looking mindset of India’s youth in the field of technology can greatly benefit humanity.
The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit verse on the occasion-
“अविज्ञातस्य विज्ञानं विज्ञातस्य च निश्चयः। आरम्à¤ः कर्मणां शश्वदारब्धस्यान्तदर्शनम्॥”
The Subhashitam conveys that Experimentation and research are essential to discovering unknown knowledge. Judgment and analysis of known facts are the beginning of research, and that knowledge is verified through experience and observation.
PM Congratulates Team Of Film Boong On Winning BAFTA Award
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced Boong as the winner in the Children’s & Family Film category at the EE BAFTA Film Awards.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all those associated with the film ‘BOONG’ for winning award in the Children’s & Family Film category at the EE BAFTA Film Awards.
PM Modi said that this achievement is a moment of immense joy, especially for Manipur. The Prime Minister added that the award also highlights the immense creative talent present in the nation.
Responding to the X post of BAFTA about above mentioned announcement, Prime Minister Modi said: “Congratulations to all those associated with this film. This is indeed a moment of immense joy, especially for Manipur. It also highlights the immense creative talent in our nation.”
Prime Minister Condoles Demise Of Former Union Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of former Union Minister Mukul Roy.
PM Modi said that Mukul Roy will be remembered for his political experience and efforts to serve society.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said: “Pained by the passing of former Union Minister Shri Mukul Roy Ji. He will be remembered for his political experience and efforts to serve society. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.”