By Pranay Upadhyaya
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written the foreword to the Indian edition of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s memoir, “I Am Giorgia — My Roots, My Principles”, praising her as a “patriot and outstanding contemporary leader” whose personal and political journey resonates deeply with Indians.Taking a cue from his own radio address, Modi described Meloni’s autobiography as her “Mann Ki Baat.” He wrote that it was a “great honour” to contribute to the book, which is set to be launched in India soon by Rupa Publications. “I do so with respect, admiration and friendship for Prime Minister Meloni,” Modi said, adding that her “inspiring and historic” journey would be “well received in India as a refreshing story of an outstanding contemporary political leader.”.preferred-source-banner{ margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom:10px;}In his foreword, Modi reflected on more than a decade of engaging with world leaders of diverse backgrounds and emphasized that Meloni’s life underscored “timeless truths” of resilience and rootedness. “Her belief in defending one’s cultural heritage while engaging with the world on equal terms mirrors our own values,” he wrote. The US edition of the book has a foreword by Donald Trump Junior. Published originally in Italy, Meloni’s memoir is a candid account of her personal life and political rise. She writes about her roots, childhood in Rome’s Garbatella neighborhood, and the profound influence of her family — her mother Anna, sister Arianna, and grandparents Maria and Gianni — as well as the pain of her father’s absence.The book also traces her passion for politics, beginning as a teenager, and her path to ministerial office, the leadership of Fratelli d’Italia and the European Conservatives, and eventually Italy’s highest political post.The memoir further explores her relationship with her partner Andrea and their daughter Ginevra, alongside her reflections on motherhood, faith, identity, and her vision for Italy and Europe.With her usual straightforwardness, Meloni shares both her struggles and aspirations, offering an intimate portrait of a leader whose rise has captured international attention.- EndsPublished By: Priyanka KumariPublished On: Sep 29, 2025Tune InMust Watch
