'Should come with mission, not just ambition': PM Modi on Nikhil Kamath’s podcast

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to appear on Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath’s podcast, WTF is with Nikhil Kamath, marking his first foray into the podcast format. A two-minute trailer released by Kamath revealed glimpses of their conversation, covering topics like leadership, politics, and personal experiences.

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In the trailer, Kamath admitted feeling nervous during the session, to which PM Modi responded with a smile, “This is my first podcast, I don't know how it'll go with your audience.” Modi reposted the announcement on social media, writing, “I hope you all enjoy this as much as we enjoyed creating it for you!”

The Prime Minister shared candid insights, including advice for young aspirants in politics: “Good people should become politicians… They should come with a mission, not just ambition.” Reflecting on his growth over two terms, he said, “During my first term, Indian people were trying to understand me, and I was trying to understand Delhi.”

I hope you all enjoy this as much as we enjoyed creating it for you! https://t.co/xth1Vixohn

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)

I hope you all enjoy this as much as we enjoyed creating it for you! https://t.co/xth1Vixohn

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 9, 2025

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Touching on global issues, Modi stated, “I am not neutral. I am in favor of peace.” He also acknowledged past mistakes, saying, “Mistakes happen. I am human, not a God.”

The episode, part of Kamath’s effort to explore politics and entrepreneurship, has generated widespread anticipation online, though its release date remains unannounced.