Shivraj Singh Chouhan pens ‘Apnapan’ based on 35 years of experiences with PM Modi

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday announced his new book ‘Apnapan’, chronicling his 35-year-long association and experiences with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chouhan described the book as a deeply personal account of his close association with the Prime Minister through decades of organisational work, public service, governance and nation-building. Chouhan said ‘Apnapan’ offers readers an opportunity to understand PM Modi’s personality, leadership style, sensitivity and work ethic from a closer and more personal perspective. He noted that his association with the Prime Minister spans more than three and a half decades, beginning with the 1991 Ekta Yatra. What started as a relationship between organisational workers gradually evolved through various responsibilities, including his tenure as Chief Minister and later as a Union Minister. Highlighting PM Modi’s organisational capabilities, Chouhan said his ability to expand the organisation, devise electoral strategies, take ideas to the grassroots and connect with workers has remained one of his defining strengths. As Chief Minister, he also witnessed how complex and long-pending issues could be resolved through dialogue, clarity and determination. Chouhan added that through ‘Apnapan’, he is sharing some of his personal experiences with society so that people can better understand Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s personality from close quarters. The book, he said, would also serve as a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the process of social and political transformation in India.