Barack Obama to join Narendra Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat' on January 27

Ahead of US President visit to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday tweeted about a joint radio address with Barack Obama, who will travel to New Delhi later this week to witness the Republic Day Parade.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, " This month’s 'Mann Ki Baat' episode will be a special one, where our Republic Day guest @BarackObama & I will share our thoughts together."

Modi further added, "I am eagerly looking forward to the special 'Mann Ki Baat' programme with President @BarackObama, which will be aired on 27th January."

'Mann Ki Baat' programme, which is aired on All India Radio, is Narendra Modi's initiative to reach out to millions of Indians.

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Modi also asked to send questions till the 25th using hashtag #AskObamaModi.

In a series of tweets, he added, "#AskObamaModi & be a part of this memorable 'Mann Ki Baat' programme, illustrating a special bond between India & USA."

Prime Minister also tweeted a link to post questions on a specially created open forum.

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Here are PM Narendra Modi's tweets

This month’s 'Mann Ki Baat' episode will be a special one, where our Republic Day guest @BarackObama & I will share our thoughts together.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 22, 2015

I am eagerly looking forward to the special 'Mann Ki Baat' programme with President @BarackObama, which will be aired on 27th January.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 22, 2015

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