Watch: PM Modi on the other side of lens clicking a tiger

During his visit to Naya Raipur for Chhattisgarh's Statehood Day celebrations on Tuesday, PM Narendra Modi turned a photographer to see how it is to be on the other side of the lens.

Accompanied by CM Raman Singh, he visited the Nandan Van Jungle Safari where he was captured clicking a tiger.

One for the camera….at the Nandan Van Jungle Safari in @Naya_Raipur. pic.twitter.com/KpqVjjI8Xx

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 1, 2016

In another picture, the tiger is seen posing with PM Modi for a picture.

Chhattisgarh: PM Narendra Modi at the Nandan Van Jungle Safari in Naya Raipur earlier today pic.twitter.com/hm1HUtWQVy

— ANI (@ANI_news) November 1, 2016

While addressing the gathering, PM Modi recalled former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's contribution in the formation of the state. He also appreciated CM Singh's 13 year long service to the state.

Describing the jungle safari as CM's 'pet project', he also added that there is a great scope for tourism in Chhattisgarh.

Watch PM Modi trying a hand at wildlife photography here:

#WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Nandan Van Jungle Safari in Naya Raipur (Chhattisgarh), earlier today pic.twitter.com/WJV2w7nKcr

— ANI (@ANI_news) November 1, 2016