Obama to join Modi for ‘Mann ki Baat’ radio chat on Tuesday

22 Jan 2015

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US President Barak Obama has agreed to join Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his monthly Mann ki Baat talk on All India Radio on 27 January as a special guest.

Since coming to power, Modi has hosted three such radio shows beginning in October, using the medium of communication that still has a wide reach, particularly in rural India which barely has electricity, let alone TV.

"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 said on Twitter today.

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

Modi's high-octane communication strategy sometimes evokes comparison with Obama, who also makes a weekly radio address from the White House.

There is, however, a difference. While Modi's radio talk has been a hit in terms of audience, Obama's has faded into relative irrelevance, according to US media analysts.

Modi and Obama, who had co-authored an editorial piece in the Washington Post ahead of the Indian PM's visit to the US last October, will take pre-arranged audience questions.

"'Mann Ki Baat' with President @BarackObama will not be complete without your participation! Send your Qs till the 25th, using #AskObamaModi," the Prime Minister said.

He said questions could also be posted on mygov.in, the PM's website for interactive governance.

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