Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ventured into the podcasting realm, appearing on "People By WTF," hosted by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath. This marks Modi's inaugural participation in a podcast, offering listeners a candid glimpse into his personal reflections and political journey.
In a two-minute trailer shared by Kamath on social media platform X, the Prime Minister acknowledges the novelty of the medium, stating, "This is my first podcast, I don't know how it'll go with your audience." Kamath, expressing his own apprehensions, admits, "I am sitting here in front of you and talking, I feel nervous. It's a tough conversation for me."
The conversation traverses various subjects, including global conflicts, youth engagement in politics, and Modi's experiences during his consecutive terms as Prime Minister. Reflecting on a past speech from his tenure as Gujarat's Chief Minister, Modi remarks, "I said something in an insensitive way. Mistakes happen. I am human, not a God."
Addressing the skepticism towards politics prevalent in certain societal segments, Kamath shares, "Growing up in a South Indian middle-class home, we were always told that politics is a dirty game. This belief is so ingrained in our psyche that it is almost impossible to change it. What is your one advice for people who think the same?" Modi counters, "If you believed in what you said, we would not be having this conversation."
The trailer concludes without specifying a release date for the full episode. Modi, who regularly addresses the nation through his radio program 'Mann Ki Baat' and television interviews, now extends his outreach to the podcast audience. Sharing the trailer on his X handle, he comments, "I hope you all enjoy this as much as we enjoyed creating it for you!"
Kamath's podcast series, "People By WTF," aims to bridge discussions between politics and entrepreneurship, shedding light on the challenges and intersections of both fields. The upcoming episode with Prime Minister Modi is anticipated to provide deeper insights into his leadership philosophy and personal anecdotes, offering a unique perspective to listeners.