Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his podcast debut on the popular series “People by WTF”, hosted by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath. The conversation covered everything from politics and policy to lighter moments, such as viral memes featuring the Prime Minister.
Talking about the “Melodi Memes”
In a humorous segment of the two-hour podcast, Kamath brought up the widely circulated “Melodi Memes” that pair PM Modi with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Referring to these memes, Kamath jokingly connected his love for pizza, an Italian delicacy, to the memes featuring Modi and Meloni.
When asked if he had ever looked at the memes, PM Modi smiled while saying, “Wo toh chalta rehta hai” (that’s an ongoing thing). He continued, saying, “I don’t waste my time on that,” using his light-hearted humor to quietly bat aside the question.
Some Podcast Highlights
Childhood and Early Life: PM Modi recounted the stories from his early life, discussing the scene from his childhood days, studies, and the journey that brought him to politics.
About entering politics: The Prime Minister reflected on the entrance into public service, including challenges and opportunities, and lessons learned from setbacks in how he overcame them.
Managing policies and stress: Modi spoke candidly about the pressures of being at the helm of the world’s largest democracy. He was open about his strategies for managing stress and ensuring effective governance.
Connecting with the People: The podcast focused on Modi’s connecting nature, how he could relate to people across generations. Kamath was particularly praising him for being accessible and reaching out to the citizens through multiple mediums.
Social Media Engagement
The trailer of the podcast was posted by PM Modi on X (formerly Twitter), and he requested people to listen. “I hope you all enjoy this as much as we enjoyed creating it for you!”, he tweeted.
The episode has generated much discussion, with listeners appreciating the candidness and humor of the Prime Minister. Many pointed out the importance of his engagement on a podcast, which demonstrates his openness to reaching out to the younger generation in new ways.
The blog post of PM Modi on People by WTF is an expression of his maturing style in public interaction, seeking to balance serious political talk with humorous colloquies. The chat would normally have provided much-needed content not just about the life and thoughts of India’s leader but a more lighthearted look into the personality.