New Delhi, Oct 30: President Pratibha Devsingh Patil today congratulated Visawanathan Anand for winning the World Chess Championship title in Bonn, Germany.
In her message, Patil said she is "delighted to learn about the victory and that Anand`s consistent performance throughout his long and successful career is testimony to his hard work and dedication towards the challenging game of chess." The President also wished Anand more success in the future.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
today congratulated Viswanathan Anand for winning the World
Chess Championship, saying that he has done the country proud.
In his message, the Prime Minister said Anand has done
the country proud with his exemplary performance at the
highest level in his discipline.
"He has set a stellar example with his dedication and
consistency to all sportspersons in the country," Singh added.
Meanwhile, Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee also congratulated Anand for his feat at the World Chess Championship.
Bureau Report
