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<\/picture><\/div>\nAt 76, Narendra Modi\u2019s public schedule often looks like something designed for a much younger man.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Four days ago, at the BRICS Summit, his pace was once again on display. Within roughly 48 hours, he held 15 bilateral meetings with world leaders including Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, chaired three major summits, hosted a gala dinner, planted trees, visited exhibitions and appeared at several other events.<\/p>\n And through it all, he appeared remarkably energetic.<\/p>\n So what keeps India\u2019s Prime Minister going at an age when most people have long since slowed down?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The answer, according to accounts from people who have worked with him, interviews given by Modi himself and biographies written about him, lies in a routine built around early mornings, yoga, simple food, strict scheduling and very little sleep.<\/p>\n But the story begins long before he became Prime Minister.<\/p>\n The day begins before sunrise<\/strong><\/p>\n Narendra Modi has reportedly been an early riser since childhood.<\/p>\n In an interview with journalist Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, Modi described a routine that starts remarkably early. He said he generally sleeps for only three-and-a-half to four hours and wakes between 4:30 and 4:45 a.m. If he is late, he said, it is usually no later than 5 a.m.<\/p>\n Once awake, the day begins with movement.<\/p>\n At his official residence, Modi has a specially constructed walking track. In 2018, while challenging cricketer Virat Kohli to a fitness challenge, Modi shared a video of the track. Its design was inspired by the five elements, earth, water, fire, air and sky.<\/p>\n Walking is accompanied by yoga and meditation. Surya Namaskar is particularly associated with his morning routine.<\/p>\n There is another unusual part of his mornings too.<\/p>\n At his residence, Modi is often seen feeding the animals, including a cow and peacocks.<\/p>\n On Independence Day, even with a packed schedule ahead of him, he shared a video of himself feeding them before leaving for the Red Fort.<\/p>\n For Modi, the morning ritual appears to be less about finding free time and more about protecting a routine.<\/p>\n PM Modi had released a video of the Panchatatva walking track built at his residence.<\/span><\/p>\n At his residence, Modi is often seen feeding the animals, including a cow and peacocks.<\/p>\n On Independence Day, even with a packed schedule ahead of him, he shared a video of himself feeding them before leaving for the Red Fort.<\/p>\n For Modi, the morning ritual appears to be less about finding free time and more about protecting a routine.<\/p>\n Then comes breakfast \u2014 simple, vegetarian and familiar<\/strong><\/p>\n Modi’s relationship with food becomes even more disciplined during periods of fasting.<\/p>\n He has spoken about observing Chaturmas, a traditional Hindu period associated with dietary restrictions and fasting.<\/p>\n He has also discussed his Navratri practices.<\/p>\n In Commonman Narendra Modi<\/em>, he is quoted describing periods when he eats only once a day. During Chaitra Navratri, he has said he consumes one fruit once a day, while during Ashwin Navratri, he has described consuming only warm water.<\/p>\n He discussed his fasting practices again during his conversation with Lex Fridman.<\/p>\n And his evening routine can be just as strict.<\/p>\n After a 45-minute interaction with BJP MPs in February, Union Minister of State L. Murugan said that Modi does not eat anything after 6 p.m.<\/p>\n By 9 am, the working day is already underway<\/strong><\/p>\n For most people, 9 a.m. might mark the beginning of the workday.<\/p>\n For Modi, according to accounts of his schedule, it can already be the middle of a busy morning.<\/p>\n Reports have described important meetings with senior PMO officials taking place by around 9 a.m.<\/p>\n His schedule is not left to chance.<\/p>\n Dhiren Avashia, who worked in Modi’s public relations department for 11 years, described a system in which his schedule is planned extremely carefully, down to individual minutes.<\/p>\n Behind that schedule is a team.<\/p>\n Three private secretaries \u2014 Vivek Kumar, Hardik Shah and Nidhi Tiwari \u2014 help prepare and execute his daily programme.<\/p>\n Sanjay Bhavsar, OSD for Appointments and Tours, coordinates official visits, appointments and meeting timings.<\/p>\n And Principal Secretary P.K. Mishra oversees the inclusion of administrative priorities and Cabinet-related matters in the Prime Minister’s schedule.<\/p>\n The result is a day in which very little appears to be left to improvisation.<\/p>\n Even his clothes have a story<\/strong><\/p>\n There is another detail of Modi’s public image that has remained remarkably consistent: his clothes.<\/p>\n Bipin Chauhan, a tailor who has dressed Modi for decades, once recalled Modi telling him:<\/p>\n There are three things I can never compromise on \u2014 my eyes, voice and clothes.<\/p>\n The relationship began in a small tailoring shop in Ahmedabad.<\/p>\n Bipin Chauhan and his brother Jitendra ran a shop called Supremo Clothing. Modi, then an RSS pracharak, would have his kurtas stitched there.<\/p>\n Decades later, the brothers would go on to build the JadeBlue brand.<\/p>\n Bipin Chauhan is also widely associated with the style popularly known as the \u201cModi kurta.\u201d Modi himself credited Chauhan for the design in 2012.<\/p>\n Yet Modi has said that he chooses many of his colours and combinations himself.<\/p>\n And the origin story of the half-sleeved kurta is surprisingly practical.<\/p>\n As an RSS pracharak, Modi travelled frequently and washed his own clothes. He found that long sleeves took longer to wash and dry and occupied more space in his bag.<\/p>\n So he shortened them.<\/p>\n What eventually became a recognizable style, he has explained, began not as a fashion statement but as a solution to a practical problem.<\/p>\n Behind the public figure is a deeply personal story<\/strong><\/p>\n Modi’s public life has been intensely political, but accounts of his personal life often return to one person: his mother, Heeraba.<\/p>\n He left his family home at 17 and spent periods away from home. Yet, according to accounts about his early years, he remained deeply attached to his mother.<\/p>\n During his travels, he reportedly carried a photograph of her in his bag.<\/p>\n And for years, his birthday included a personal ritual: visiting his mother and seeking her blessings.<\/p>\n He continued doing so until her death in 2022.<\/p>\n \u201cWhom do you call when you are under stress?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n That question was once put directly to Modi by biographer Andy Marino.<\/p>\n Marino asked whom Modi called or consulted when he was facing a personal problem or under intense stress.<\/p>\n Modi’s answer was striking.<\/p>\n He recalled his years as an RSS pracharak, when his mentor was Laxmanrao Inamdar. During that period, he said, he could speak openly with his mentor whenever he encountered a problem.<\/p>\n But he described his present way of dealing with problems differently.<\/p>\n He said his thought process now operates although Modi is often perceived as someone who prefers solitude, he did not regard him as emotionally cold. He described a composure that, in Marino’s view, differed from the more forceful persona Modi almost like an \u201cautopilot system.\u201d<\/p>\n Marino, meanwhile, offered his own description of Modi, writing that although Modi is often perceived as someone who prefers solitude, he did not regard him as emotionally cold. He described a composure that, in Marino’s view, differed from the more forceful persona Modi displays at political rallies.<\/p>\n Modi considers RSS pracharak Laxmanrao Inamdar his mentor from his days in the organisation.<\/span><\/p>\n Who writes Modi’s speeches?<\/strong><\/p>\n A question frequently asked about the Prime Minister is: Who actually writes his speeches?<\/p>\n An RTI query submitted to the PMO in 2021 sought an answer.<\/p>\n The response explained that speech preparation depends on the nature of the event. Inputs are gathered from relevant individuals, officials, departments and organisations.<\/p>\n But the final speech, according to the PMO’s response, is finalised by Modi himself.<\/p>\n In other words, the process involves a wider system of inputs, while the final version remains with the Prime Minister.<\/p>\n And what about his phone?<\/strong><\/p>\n For security reasons, Modi does not reportedly use a conventional smartphone for sensitive communications.<\/p>\n Media reports have described his use of secure communication systems, including a Restricted Area Exchange (RAX) phone for official conversations.<\/p>\n The device is reportedly kept under controlled access and is used when required.<\/p>\n At public events, Modi is sometimes seen holding an iPhone. Reports have suggested that such devices are used for photography rather than as his primary personal communication phone.<\/p>\n Senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai has also said that when he receives a call from Modi, the caller identification appears as \u201cPrivate Number.\u201d<\/p>\n Even jet lag doesn’t seem to interrupt the schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n International travel creates another challenge for someone with such a tightly controlled routine: different time zones.<\/p>\n According to accounts of Modi’s overseas travel, he tries to adjust his biological clock to the time zone of the country he is visiting.<\/p>\n If he leaves India at night while it is still daytime at his destination, he may use the journey to work rather than sleep.<\/p>\n During flights, he has reportedly been advised by doctors to drink more water.<\/p>\n Once he reaches another country, the basic rhythm remains familiar:<\/p>\n Wake early. Exercise. Meditate. Eat lightly. Work. Meet people. Repeat.<\/strong><\/p>\n The question of holidays<\/strong><\/p>\n Perhaps the most remarkable claim surrounding Modi’s work routine concerns leave.<\/p>\n Modi has repeatedly said in interviews and at public events that he has not taken personal leave while serving as Gujarat’s Chief Minister or India’s Prime Minister.<\/p>\n Commonman Narendra Modi describes him as not taking leave during his nearly 13 years as Gujarat Chief Minister.<\/p>\n And in response to an RTI in 2016, the PMO stated that Modi had not taken a single day off since becoming Prime Minister.<\/p>\n That claim is one reason his working style has become such a recurring subject of discussion.<\/p>\n A life built around routine<\/strong><\/p>\n Strip away the political rallies, motorcades, summits and television cameras, and the picture that emerges is surprisingly repetitive.<\/p>\n 4:30 a.m. \u2014 wake up.<\/p>\n Morning \u2014 walking, yoga, meditation and personal rituals.<\/p>\n Breakfast \u2014 simple vegetarian food.<\/p>\n Morning onward \u2014 meetings and official work, often planned minute by minute.<\/p>\n Evening \u2014 a controlled diet and continued work.<\/p>\n Night \u2014 very little sleep before the cycle begins again.<\/p>\n At 76, the schedule described by those who have observed it is less about occasional bursts of energy and more about repetition.<\/p>\n The meetings change. The countries change. The speeches change. The people sitting across the table change.<\/p>\n But the routine, by these accounts, is designed to remain remarkably constant.<\/p>\n And perhaps that is the most revealing part of the story: the energy seen on an international summit stage appears to begin much earlier \u2014 in a quiet morning, before sunrise, when the day’s first alarm goes off.<\/p>\n ******<\/strong><\/p>\n References and further Readings<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" At 76, Narendra Modi\u2019s public schedule often looks like something designed for a much younger man. Four days ago, at the BRICS Summit, his pace was once again on display. 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