Prominent business magnate and Chairman of Mahindra Group, Anand Mahindra, has once again used his social media presence to highlight and celebrate Indian talent. On August 22, Mahindra took to Twitter to share his pride and admiration for Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, an emerging chess grandmaster who recently battled against world-renowned chess player Magnus Carlsen for a championship title.
Lauding Praggnanandhaa’s accomplishment, Mahindra expressed his heartfelt pride and blessing for the young chess prodigy. His tweet, “Pragg @rpragchess makes Bigg Bigg news. My heart is swollen with pride. Bless this talented youngster and may he keep making us stand tall in the world of Chess (Chaturanga!) in the future…🇮🇳👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽,” resonated with many and quickly gained popularity on social media platforms.
Pragg @rpragchess makes Bigg Bigg news. My heart is swollen with pride. Bless this talented youngster and may he keep making us stand tall in the world of Chess (Chaturanga!) in the future…🇮🇳👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 https://t.co/AUj54RZjWu
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) August 22, 2023
The tweet’s sentiment reflects not only Mahindra’s personal pride but also the collective pride of the nation in witnessing an Indian chess player competing on an international stage against an acclaimed player like Magnus Carlsen. The tweet has garnered significant attention, accumulating over 169.7K views and sparking conversations about India’s rising prominence in the world of chess.
In response to Mahindra’s tweet, users expressed their appreciation for both Praggnanandhaa’s achievement and Mahindra’s recognition of Indian talent. One user highlighted the role of better governance and philanthropic support from individuals like Anand Mahindra in nurturing and promoting talented youth who may lack access to quality training and facilities.
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa’s achievement in the World Chess Championship is indeed remarkable. At just 18 years old, he became the youngest Indian finalist in the championship’s history. His journey to the finals included a victory against Fabiano Caruana with a score of 3.5-2.5 in a semi-final decided by a single tiebreak win. Praggnanandhaa’s exceptional performance highlights India’s growing presence and prowess in the world of chess, and Anand Mahindra’s recognition amplifies this achievement on a broader platform.
