Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, in a podcast with MIT scientist and American podcaster Lex Fridman, explained India as a nation to the podcast host in four minutes.
Lex Fridman questioned PM Narendra Modi about the idea that unifies India as one nation and what was the foundational idea which unites the nation in terms of communities and culture.
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Explaining the ideology of India to Lex Fridman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted how India is a civilization that dates back thousands of years, comprising more than 100 languages and thousands of dialects.
“Look, India is a cultural identity. It is a civilization that dates back thousands of years. Consider the vastness of India, over 100 languages, thousands of dialects. India is so diverse that we have a saying that every 20 miles, the language changes, customs change, cuisine changes, even clothing styles shift from region to region,” said PM Modi.
“From the south to the north, you will see immense diversity across the country. But if you dig a little deeper, you will find a common thread. For example, the stories of Lord Ram can be heard everywhere in India. His name echoes in every corner of the country. But if you look closely from Tamil Nadu to Jammu and Kashmir, you will always find people whose names include Ram in some form. In Gujarat, he might be called Rambhai. In Tamil Nadu, Ramachandra, and in Maharashtra, Rambhau,” said PM Modi in the podcast.
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