Hon’ble Chairman Rajya Sabha, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, congratulated Gukesh D in the Upper House today on becoming the youngest World Chess Champion. Below is the text of his full remarks:

“Honourable members, with profound exhilaration, I share a magnificent milestone in Indian sporting history setting a global benchmark. Our 18-year chess virtuoso, D. Gukesh, has blazed into immortality as the youngest world chess champion ever crowned vanquishing Ding Liren of China in a spectacular mind-teaser in Singapore on December 12, 2024. 

This stellar conquest reverberates beyond the chessboard. It complements India's meteoric rise in every field on the global horizon. Gukesh's phenomenal triumph not only emblazons our sporting legacy but also epitomises research in India where young titans emerge to dominate the world stage. It strengthens our resolve to bid for hosting the Olympics 2036. 

On behalf of the August House and our illustrious nation, I convey our profound acclaim to D. Gukesh as our magnificent tricolour stands in Singapore today. It carries skyward the indomitable spirit and soaring aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians.”

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