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Sunday, 28 April 2019

Here's why PM Modi can't enjoy chai like he used to

PM Narendra Modi in conversation with Aaj Tak in Varanasi on Friday. (Photo: Bandeep Singh)
PM Narendra Modi in conversation with Aaj Tak in Varanasi. (Photo: Bandeep Singh)
In an exclusive interview to Aaj Tak in Varanasi, PM Narendra Modi on Friday talked about several issues ranging from Kashmir, jobs, farmers' crisis and Pakistan. However, the unplugged interview also provided a few insights in the PM's life as a chaiwala.
The unforgettable and unique interview took place on the ghats and on a boat while cruising the Ganga River.
When PM Modi was asked whether he misses all this and if he likes drinking tea at the roadside, he said, "I love nature. My life was built amid the mountains, rivers, and I still love to spend my life that way but it isn't possible."
The PM was asked if he still makes tea for himself at home. He told Aaj Tak that he can still make tea.
PM Modi also spilled the beans on what his favourite dish is and what all can he cook. He said, "People will be shocked to hear this because these topics are never raised. I often used to make khichdi."
Recalling his routine during his early years, PM Narendra Modi said, "I used to wake up at 4.30 am-5 am, then sweep the floors. Then prepare tea for everyone, and wake everyone up at 5.20 am. Then I used to serve tea to everyone."
"Then I used to go out and prepare breakfast after coming back. I used to love making poha. Then, I would read the newspaper and go to someone's house to eat food. I did this for around 2 to 2.5 years," he added, praising the tea-seller who served him tea during the interview.
When asked if PM Modi can drink tea on the roadside like he used to before or if there are SPG (Special Protection Group) rules, due to which he can't do that as well, he said, "They are also human beings, they do understand my helplessness but I've to follow their rules."

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