Source : DNA INDIA NEWS
This marked the Prime Minister’s first-ever podcast appearance, where he discussed a wide range of topics, including his childhood, India’s technological advancements, and the intersection of politics and entrepreneurship
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared as a guest on Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath’s podcast series, People By WTF. This marked the Prime Minister’s first-ever podcast appearance, where he discussed a wide range of topics, including his childhood, India’s technological advancements, and the intersection of politics and entrepreneurship. The two-hour-long episode offered a glimpse into his personal and professional philosophies.
“This is my first podcast. This world is completely new to me,” PM Modi said at the start of the conversation, setting a candid tone. Kamath, who admitted that Hindi was not his first language, joked about potential language slips. The Prime Minister, with a smile, reassured him, noting that Hindi wasn’t his mother tongue either. “We both will go on like this,” he laughed.
I hope you all enjoy this as much as we enjoyed creating it for you! https://t.co/xth1Vixohn
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 9, 2025
Kamath asked PM Modi about the common belief that politics is a “dirty game.” Sharing his perspective, the Prime Minister said, “If you believed in what you said, we would not be having this conversation.”
PM Modi also reflected on his journey as a leader and admitted to making mistakes. Referring to his early days as Gujarat’s Chief Minister, he recalled, “In one of my speeches, I said I will leave no stone unturned, will do nothing for personal gain, and will make mistakes but never with bad intentions. It’s natural to make mistakes; after all, I am human, not God.”
The podcast also revealed an intriguing anecdote from 2014, during PM Modi’s first term. He shared how Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed a desire to visit his hometown, Vadnagar, Gujarat. Xi noted a unique connection, saying the Chinese philosopher Hiuen Tsang had spent the longest time in Vadnagar before returning to Xi’s own village in China.
When asked about the skills needed to succeed in politics, PM Modi emphasised dedication, teamwork, and a commitment to serving the masses. “Politics should be driven by a mission, not ambition,” he advised.
The Prime Minister tweeted the podcast trailer, saying, “I hope you all enjoy this as much as we enjoyed creating it for you!”
SOURCE : DNA NEW
