Overview
- The book, Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles, was released at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi in a ceremony on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi doing the honors.
- Modi used the event to cast Kovind’s life—from losing his mother in childhood to reaching the presidency—as an example of resilience and humility for young Indians.
- At the launch Modi urged young people to read full autobiographies rather than rely on short-form social media content, warning that “shortcuts will cut you short.”
- Senior officials including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Chief Justice Surya Kant and several union ministers attended, underlining the event’s institutional weight.
- The autobiography was presented as part of Kovind’s broader public work after his presidency, noting his chairing of the High-Level Committee on One Nation, One Election and the book’s potential to shape debates on governance and civic values.