Obama- Modi share their 'Mann ki Baat', recollect their humble upbringing

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.

PM: भारत माता की सेवा करना सवा सौ करोड देश की सेवा करना इससे बड़ा सपना क्या हो सकता है। #ObamaModionAIR #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/qj1lWBIPjx

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Obama reminisces his humble beginning  

When I first when to White House I stood outside the same fence & never imagined I would visit there, forget living there: President Obama

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 27, 2015

A tea seller or some one born to a single mother lead our nations.An example of extra ordinary opportunities in our nations: President Obama

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 27, 2015

Om Prakash from JNU asks President Obama. The question is on youth of the new generation as a global citizen.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 27, 2015

Obama: Emphasis on higher education is necessary for all around development of youth which is actually strength of a Nation. #ObamaModiOnAIR

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Obama: Leaders can’t simply try to govern by top down strategy, but rather have to engage in dialogue with citizens. #ObamaModiOnAIR

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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.. 

Monica asks President Obama- What makes you smile after a bad day at work? @WhiteHouse

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 27, 2015

There are days when its tough & frustrating. But almost daily I meet someone who says you made a difference in my life: President Obama

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 27, 2015

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.