Not a foodie says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi doesn’t travel abroad with a cook and “happily eats” everything offered by his hosts.

“I have not been on a holiday either as Chief Minister or now as Prime Minister. However, my work does require me to travel across India and interact with people, learn about their joys, sorrows and aspirations. This is refreshing and rejuvenating for me,” Modi says.

“Before I became the Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001, I travelled to every district of India,” he adds, describing his tours as enriching experiences in which he tasted different cuisines.

..I happily eat whatever the gracious hosts prepare and enjoy eating everything offered to me.”

“My morning is also spent scanning newspapers, checking e-mails and making a round of phone calls. I also spend time reading some comments and feedback shared by citizens on the ‘Narendra Modi Mobile App’,” Modi says.

“Before hitting the bed, I read documents sent to me during the day. I also prepare for the next day meetings and engagements.”

A sound sleep is also something the Prime Minister strongly advises. “I fall asleep minutes after hitting the bed. I do not take any worry with me and wake up fresh every morning and welcome the new day in my life,” he says, adding that he sleeps four to six hours.

The PM describes himself as “not much of a foodie”. He says he enjoys a simple vegetarian meal every day.