PM Modi podcast: Prime Minister reveals fascinating facts about his birthplace

PM Modi interview live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a free-wheeling conversation with popular American podcaster Lex Fridman, said that he isn't a cricket expert but recent results of a cricket match showed India is a better team than Pakistan. READ MORE

PM Modi interview live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he feels blessed to have learnt life's values from a "sacred" organisation like the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, lauding it for working since 1925 to inspire people to dedicate themselves to the country.

In a podcast with Lex Fridman released on Sunday, Modi said the RSS gave him the purpose of his life, noting that its different affiliates are involved in numerous fields and with every section of society.

PM Modi interview live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi sat down with renowned podcaster and US-based computer scientist Lex Fridman for an in-depth discussion. Released today, the conversation covered an array of topics from the Prime Minister's personal stories to his idea of leadership and democracy. READ HERE

PM Modi interview live: Computer scientist and podcaster Lex Fridman has talked about living in India for a few weeks, calling it a "magical experience."

He spoke about his experience staying in India during the episode of his podcast, during which he interviewed PM Narendra Modi.

PM Modi interview live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his interview with podcaster and research scientist Lex Fridman, advised youth to avoid shortcuts in life stating that they thought challenges are real they do not define an individual and every crisis and challenge should be viewed as an opportunity to grow.

Responding to a question by Fridman regarding youth who were struggling, lost in the world, and trying to find their way, PM Modi said that patience and self-confidence were key to success.

PM Modi interview live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his interview with AI researcher and podcaster Lex Fridman, appreciated US President Donald Trump's "unwavering" dedication to America.

Referring to the assassination bids on Trump last year, PM Modi lauded the American leader's resilience and determination. READ HERE

While speaking on the Lex Fridman podcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his commitment to diplomacy as the only viable path to resolving the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. READ FULL STORY

PM Modi interview live: Prime Minister Modi recalled his first experience as Prime Minister at the White House with President Obama. He mentioned that they had a bilateral meeting followed by a formal dinner. As discussions were unfolding, someone suggested, “Please, join us for dinner.” Then someone said, "But the Prime Minister doesn’t eat."

“This caused concern at the White House and when we finally sat down, the staff brought me a glass of hot water. I turned to President Obama and said, Look, my dinner has arrived!,” he said.

PM Modi interview live: Prime Minister Modi addressed the narrative surrounding the Godhra incident, stating that it was based on misinformation. He noted that before 2002, Gujarat witnessed more than 250 riots, with communal violence being common.

However, he emphasised that since 2002, there have been no such riots in the state of Gujarat.

PM Modi interview live: On his learnings and early life, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he learned the greatest lessons of life from the conversations he heard while working at his father's tea shop.

“I learnt a lot from people who came to my father's tea shop while I used to sit there, I applied those learnings in my public life,” said Modi.

PM Modi interview live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed fascinating facts about his village Vadnagar, which is situated in Gujarat. He said that his village had a great history and he later found out that a Chinese movie was made on his birthplace.

PM Modi also revealed that Mehsana was once a centre of Buddhist study and great scholars arrived in the region to gain knowledge.

PM Modi interview live: PM Narendra Modi told Lex Fridman that he believed that even the people of Pakistan long for peace because they also must be tired of living in strife, unrest and relentless terror where even innocent children are killed and countless lives are destroyed.

PM Modi interview live: When asked about his image as a global peace mediator, Prime Minister Modi during the podcast with Lex Fridman said, “Whenever we speak of peace, the world listens to us because India is the land of Gautam Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi.”

PM Modi interview live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that every attempt to foster peace with Pakistan was met with hostility and betrayal and hoped that wisdom would prevail on the leadership in Islamabad to improve bilateral ties.

In a podcast with Lex Fridman released on Sunday, Modi recalled that he had specially invited his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif for his swearing-in ceremony in 2014 with the hope that the two countries could turn a new leaf.

PM Modi interview live: Talking about his fasting habits, PM Modi said while it is an act of devotion and self-discipline for him, he prepares his body in advance for extended fasting periods with the help of Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation.

PM Modi interview live: On his habit of fasting for days for religious or spiritual reasons, PM Modi told Lex Fridman, “Fasting is an integral part of Hinduism, but fasting is not everything. Yes, it is a powerful tool to bring discipline to life and brought a balance between inner and outer life.”

Speaking about his experience as a political leader, both as Prime Minister and former chief minister of Gujarat, PM Modi told Lex Fridman that he believes 'criticism is the soul of democracy."

PM Modi Interview Live: In a podcast with Lex Fridman, PM Modi said, “My strength lies not in my name but in the backing of 1.4 billion Indians and the country's timeless culture and heritage.”

PM Modi Interview Live: In his first podcast with Nikhil Kamath, Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon many controversial topics, including the 2002 Godhra riots and the visa denial by the United States in 2005.

He said after he witnessed "that painful scene", he "felt everything" but did everything to control his emotions because he was the chief minister of Gujarat.

PM Modi Interview Live: In his podcast with Nikhil Kamath, PM Modi reminisced about his early days, sharing heartfelt memories of his childhood friends.

Reflecting on his journey, he said in Hindi, "Mere jeewan mein tu kehne wala koi bacha hi nahi" (There’s no one left to call me ‘you’ anymore).

PM Modi Interview Live: In the podcast, released by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, PM Narendra Modi recalled that in a speech as Gujarat chief minister, he said mistakes happen, and he, too, can make some.

Their discussion covered various topics, including global conflicts, youth participation in politics, and Modi's consecutive terms as prime minister.

PM Modi Interview Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recorded his first podcast, which was released in January.

The Zerodha co-founder shared his vision for the podcast, saying that he wanted to draw parallels between politics and entrepreneurship through their conversation.

PM Modi Interview Live: This will be PM Modi's second podcast appearance after one with Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath in January.

In his first podcast, PM Modi interacted with entrepreneur and investor Nikhil Kamath and shared his early life experiences

PM Modi Interview Live: In February, Lex Fridman called PM Modi "one of the most fascinating human beings I have ever studied".

He wrote on X, “Narendra Modi is one of the most fascinating human beings I have ever studied. I can't wait to talk to him on the podcast for several hours in a few weeks. On top of the complex, deep history of India and his role in it, just the human side of Modi is really interesting.”