New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the important role of teachers in shaping a student's life, saying his own teachers had a strong influence during his formative years.

During the second episode of the 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, the Prime Minister said that teachers and parents play a key role in guiding children towards success.

PM Modi said, "I have had a huge impact from my teachers in my formative years. They used to ask us to go to the library and discuss the topic the next day. My interest in physical fitness is also because of my teachers. If you ask any great person, they will say that their mother and teachers helped shape their life."

He also said that Pariksha Pe Charcha goes be...