Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has penned a book, titled Apnapan, on his 35-year-long association with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Talking to reporters here on Thursday (May 14, 2026), Mr. Chouhan said the book was a deeply personal account of his close political and organisational association with the Prime Minister. Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu will launch the book on May 26.

Mr. Chouhan said Apnapan offered readers an opportunity to understand Mr. Modi’s personality, leadership style, sensitivity and work ethic from a closer and more personal perspective. “The book gives expression to the experiences, emotions, inspirations and values he imbibed while working alongside Narendra Modi over the course of his long public life,” he said.

Work from home

On Mr. Modi’s call, Mr. Chouhan also decided to reduce his vehicle’s convoy and directed the Ministry officials to promote work from home. After a high-level meeting, the Ministry had decided to formulate an action plan on the possibilities for work from home. “Save the Farm” campaign would be launched to promote natural farming. The Ministry’s officers were told not to buy non-essential gold and the meeting urged all officers to motivate at least five others to not to buy gold.

Mr. Chouhan added that his association with the Prime Minister spanned 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,” he said, adding that he had witnessed the qualities of a seeker, a Karmayogi and a personality completely dedicated to national interest in Mr. Modi.

Highlighting Mr. Modi’s organisational capabilities, Mr. Chouhan said his ability to expand the organisation, devise electoral strategies, take ideas to the grassroots and connect with workers remained one of his defining strengths.