{"id":26300,"date":"2025-12-11T20:50:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T20:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/11\/from-life-lessons-to-personal-anecdotes-heres-what-unfolded-at-pm-modis-dinner-with-nda-mps-politics-news\/"},"modified":"2025-12-11T20:50:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T20:50:53","slug":"from-life-lessons-to-personal-anecdotes-heres-what-unfolded-at-pm-modis-dinner-with-nda-mps-politics-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/11\/from-life-lessons-to-personal-anecdotes-heres-what-unfolded-at-pm-modis-dinner-with-nda-mps-politics-news\/","title":{"rendered":"From Life Lessons To Personal Anecdotes\u2014Here\u2019s What Unfolded At PM Modi\u2019s Dinner With NDA MPs | Politics News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9765121\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-3759419209\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-3759419209\">December 12, 2025, 01:57 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9765121\" class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-1760467378 asubttl-schema\">The PM revealed that though he sleeps only about 3.5 hours a day, the quality of sleep matters more than duration<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-91f4da8d48c13a79 gglebtn bgsky\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-1760467378\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-1760467378 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"When questioned about One Nation, One Election, the Prime Minister said the concept allows more time for governance rather than constant campaigning. File pic\" title=\"When questioned about One Nation, One Election, the Prime Minister said the concept allows more time for governance rather than constant campaigning. File pic\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-1760467378\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When questioned about One Nation, One Election, the Prime Minister said the concept allows more time for governance rather than constant campaigning. File pic<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">It was a cheerful Thursday evening for NDA parliamentarians who gathered at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, the residence of Prime Minister <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/politics\/pm-modis-message-to-bjp-mps-win-the-south-by-hearts-and-votes-9764925.html\">Narendra Modi<\/a>, for a special dinner. The MPs arrived in buses, a practice encouraged by the Prime Minister to promote carpooling during large gatherings.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">PM Modi made it a point to stop at every table and greet MPs across parties, but he spent over 90 minutes at a particular table where a mix of young and first-time lawmakers were seated. What began as a formal interaction soon turned into a free-flowing conversation, with members saying they felt like they were speaking to a fellow MP rather than the Prime Minister.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">According to sources, no topic was off-limits\u2014from managing hectic schedules to handling pressure to dealing with stress. When asked how he remains calm, PM Modi said clarity of purpose helps eliminate stress. Recalling the Gujarat bomb blast, he shared how many advised him to avoid public interaction due to security concerns, but he chose to meet people because he was clear about his duty.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">On staying healthy and energetic, he emphasised discipline and good sleep. He revealed that though he sleeps only about 3.5 hours a day, the quality of sleep matters more than duration. This surprised many members, who had asked how he maintains his health even at his age.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">On anger management, the Prime Minister shared a personal practice: journaling. He said he has never yelled at a bureaucrat or staff member. Whenever he felt anger rising, he would write down the incident, the person involved, and the trigger\u2014read it again, and then tear the paper. This, he said, helped him control reactions in the moment.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">Talking politics, he told MPs that politics is a long-term profession that demands sustained commitment. Leaders who enter politics accidentally rarely last. He urged them to stay grounded, make frequent constituency visits, and rely on real-time feedback from people instead of assumptions.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">On communication, PM Modi said nothing replaces direct communication with citizens. He cited how, as Gujarat Chief Minister, no call to his office ever went unanswered. He underscored the importance of using technology wisely\u2014even though he doesn\u2019t carry a phone, he knows how to stay connected. At the same time, he reminded members to regulate screen time.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">A member asked about his fluency in Hindi, and Modi shared that working at the Mehsana railway station exposed him to people from northern India who brought their livestock, which helped him pick up the language.<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">When questioned about One Nation, One Election, the Prime Minister said the concept allows more time for governance rather than constant campaigning. On a lighter note, he added that it saves energy\u2014both his and that of public representatives\u2014while reducing the negativity that often accompanies campaign seasons.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">Young MPs also sought book recommendations. The PM suggested Benjamin Franklin\u2019s biography, explaining how Franklin used systematic journaling to organise his life, stay focused, and understand what truly mattered. The Prime Minister said the book could serve as a manual for anyone looking to structure their life and priorities.<\/p>\n<p id=\"10\" class=\"story_para_10\">Throughout the evening, the Prime Minister visited each table. However, he spent considerable time at Table No. 1, where senior BJP leaders Jagdambika Pal and Ravi Shankar Prasad were seated, along with NCP\u2019s Praful Patel, TDP\u2019s Lavu Krishna, Shiv Sena\u2019s Shrikant Shinde, and first-time MP Shambhavi Choudhary of LJP.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-ff4fe2ed9527ebb3 midgprfd\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ff4fe2ed9527ebb3 midgprfdbtn\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/google-color.svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" alt=\"\" class=\"jsx-ff4fe2ed9527ebb3\"\/><span class=\"jsx-ff4fe2ed9527ebb3\">Click here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-1760467378 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>December 12, 2025, 01:57 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-ee90caf6118df965 jsx-1760467378 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/politics\/\">politics<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> From Life Lessons To Personal Anecdotes\u2014Here\u2019s What Unfolded At PM Modi\u2019s Dinner With NDA MPs<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. 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