As Prime Minister Narendra Modi approaches his 75th birthday on September 17, several Union ministers and senior BJP leaders have shared personal anecdotes under the hashtag #MyModiStory, offering a glimpse into his leadership style. Here’s what some of them shared in their own words:
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1 / 4Nirmala Sitharaman – A Call of Concern
Union Finance Minister and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shared how, after presenting her first Budget, PM Modi called her to check on her well-being. She recalled his exact words: “Why didn’t you take care of yourself? Before I could even gather my thoughts, he had already acted. He sent his personal doctor straight to my home, instructing him to run all the necessary tests and make sure I was absolutely fine.” She added what moved her most was that this concern did not fade with time.
2 / 4Jagat Prakash Nadda – A Lesson Beyond the Assembly
BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda recalled how Modi, when he was Leader of the Opposition in Himachal Pradesh, asked: “Where do you get the issues from for the Assembly?” After Nadda explained that he read newspapers and prepared notes, Modi smiled and added: “The role of the Opposition should not be limited just to the assembly. The public should know that the Leader of the Opposition is available to sit among them, listen to their problems, and find solutions for them.” Following this advice, Nadda expanded his outreach across the state, transforming his leadership approach.
3 / 4Piyush Goyal – A Fatherly Gesture
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Piyush Goyal recounted how, when he faced throat problems, Modi arranged for a yoga expert to assist him. Goyal said: “Modiji took care of me like a father.” He described this as an act that went beyond formal responsibility and spoke to Modi’s personal attention and care.
4 / 4Ravi Shankar Prasad – A Moment of Guidance
Former Union Minister for Law and Justice and Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad shared how during a meeting, Modi noticed his fatigue and suggested: “Take a short break, you need to rest,” an act that highlighted Modi’s sensitivity to the health and energy of his team members.
