Anand Mahindra To Gift Praggnanandhaa's Parents SUV

Industrialist Anand Mahindra has decided to gift all electric powered SUV to Indian Grand Master R Praggnanandhaa.

Notably, Pragganandhaa finished as runner-up after top-seeded Magnus Carlsen clinched the prestigious title by beating the India GM in the summit-clash.

Responding to several users’ request, Mr. Mahindra said that his company will definitely gift an XUV4OO EV to the parents of the Indian Grand Master.

Check Anand Mahindra’s tweet.

“It’s an investment in a better future for our planet, just like EVs. And so, I think we should gift an XUV4OO EV to the PARENTS of @rpragchess Shrimati Nagalakshmi & Shri Rameshbabu, who deserve our gratitude for nurturing their son’s passion & for giving him their untiring support.”

Appreciate your sentiment, Krishlay, & many, like you, have been urging me to gift a Thar to @rpragchess
But I have another idea …
I would like to encourage parents to introduce their children to Chess & support them as they pursue this cerebral game (despite the surge in… https://t.co/oYeDeRNhyh pic.twitter.com/IlFIcqJIjm
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) August 28, 2023

In response to Mr. Mahindra’s tweet, Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director and CEO (Auto and Farm Sector),Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd said that his team would react out to the family for the delivery.

Congratulations @rpragchess for your spectacular achievement.Thanks @anandmahindra for the idea of recognising PARENTS of @rpragchess Shrimati Nagalakshmi & Shri Rameshbabu.The All Electric SUV XUV400 would be perfect-our team will connect for a special edition and delivery
— Rajesh Jejurikar (@rajesh664) August 28, 2023

With the Silver medal finish at the Chess World Cup, Praggnanandhaa booked his berth at the Candidates Tournament, becoming only the second Indian to do so.