PM Modi Joins Podcast for First Time, Shares Leadership Insights
PM Narendra Modi joins Nikhil Kamath's podcast, discussing politics, leadership, and youth in a candid two-hour conversation. Watch the highlights now.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared as a guest on a podcast for the first time, hosted by Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha. The conversation, shared on Kamath’s YouTube channel, covered topics including politics, leadership, and entrepreneurship. A trailer of the podcast was earlier shared by the Prime Minister on his social media account, sparking widespread interest.
Kamath initially posted a short trailer before releasing the full two-hour podcast. During the discussion, he admitted feeling nervous about interviewing the Prime Minister. Modi responded with humor, saying, “This is my first podcast. I don’t know how people will receive it,” eliciting laughter.
Kamath asked Modi for advice to young people aspiring to enter politics. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of a service-oriented mindset, stating, “Politics should be about serving the public, not fulfilling personal ambitions.” Reflecting on his early speeches as Chief Minister, Modi candidly admitted, “Mistakes happen. I am human, not God.”
Modi also shared insights from his tenure as Prime Minister, discussing challenges and experiences during his first two terms. His reflections offered a glimpse into his leadership philosophy and approach to governance. The podcast, promoted on social media, quickly gained traction online. Kamath’s decision to host the Prime Minister in a conversational format was praised for providing a unique perspective on Modi’s views and experiences.