Indian PM Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama are addressing the nation. The bonhomie between the two leaders are very evident here also as Modi is calling Obama in first name.
Modi shares a trivia that the word Barack means blessed. Obama says India is USA's natural partner. He says that both are blessed to make it up so far coming from a relatively humble background.
While answering a question, Modi said Barack Obama's private life (the way he is nurturing her daughters) in itself is an inspiration to Indians currently grappling with poor sex-ratio.
Narendra Modi reminisces the first time he saw White House.
Obama says that when he will go back, he will tell his daughters that India is as magnificent as they imagined.
Answeing a question on whether they will come to India in future, Obama says that he and Michelle will like to partner with Indian organizations, government and NGOs around public health issues including obesity.
Obama said that he is very proud of the work his wife has done in the field of public health.
Obama reminisces his humble beginning
Being leader of the oldest democracy or the largest one is certainly not an easy work. It comes with its shares of ups and lows. So when a listener asked about what keeps them going Obama shared his experience..
Modi says that an e-book will be released based on the transcripts on Mann Ki Baat. He also asked the citizens to send their suggestions using #YesWeCan which will be later compiled to be published as an e-book also.
