'Ram Mandir...': Two Things PM Modi Told His Ex-Aide Nripendra Misra On Ayodhya Temple

Former Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India, Nripendra Misra, is currently on a job assigned to him by none other than PM Narendra Modi himself. Misra, who worked closely with PM Modi for several years, is the chairman of the construction committee of Ram Janmabhoomi trust and is overseeing the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He spoke to Hindustan Times' Kumkum Chadha and revealed inside details of how PM Modi operates and what PM Modi told him about the construction and importance of the temple at Ayodhya. Watch.
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[@SC_108]

He did so much of work, held so many powerful positions; yet he is so humble as a person. A lot of things we can learn from him🙏🙏

[@jethiya7990]

A man who is truly blessed by both Laxmi ji and Vishnu ji. First held one of the most senior position in 🇮🇳 and now serving Lord Ram. 🙏🏼

[@Ek.t]

The interviewer lady is always cynical. I've always felt a hatred emanating from her towards the Prime Minister, Santana Dharma and BJP.

[@jethiya7990]

@@Ek.t everyone can feel it. I've seen her video with Sadhguru also.

[@yogeshmurgude]

I thought Hindustan Times has changed, but sadly I am wrong. At every point she is trying to trap Mishraji. But Mishraji is so intelligent and humble, he tackled it so well. We need more people like him in Bureaucracy. No need any justification why Modiji chose him as Principal Secretary.

[@globalpandemictreatyendofs42]

That's how they do it ,98% truth n 2 % disinformation,it is an art of these people whose allegiance is to to one world government

[@swatikulkarni8146]

Absolutely rightly said

[@jaIawatramani]

Very well said. An anchor possibly forced to interview him and was trying to extract something negative in everything.

[@greenrico10]

Questioning interviewees is the job of an interviewer. If he doesn't have anything he wants to hide the there would not be any traps for him to fall into.

[@sugeethster]

It's not called trapping it's called trying to get the real truth out of him

[@Yadavmansi24]

Every single word came out from his mouth is really brilliant the choice of words is so correct. We need more of these interviews with such humble personality.

[@blitzgolu123]

That is precisely what is taught to aspirants preparing for the UPSC interview. The choice of words is paramount. It's good to know that you noticed it.

[@rajgopal28]

ShreeRam ke shabad is pouring from heart give enlightenment to listeners

[@homefrontsai]

I can feel the honesty in his words...🙌🙌 A true patriot of our nation who is working hard even after his Retirement.

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: If Conspiratorally Theorized A Mosque built on Temple Upon excavation no Temple found Must rebuild - Temple,Mosque?

[@homefrontsai]

@@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings if not found, then what proof did ASI give or show to the world?

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: If Judicially established An organization nefariously put Statues Into another Religions place of worship To falsely frame them Trustworthy on any Religious Property claims?

[@homefrontsai]

@@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings Okay leave aside statues....what about the other findings in a survey done by ASI? Ppl living in dilemma wont gonna accept any truth... Just look at Gyanwapi mosque...Half foundation is Temple structure and half is Mosque...but still your Mind will beg the same question...🥲

[@CD-123]

​@@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeingsmind begs the question: What fuel fueled the engine on Burak which was used by Pdf file profit of piss lam for flying???

[@nagabhushanar.s6113]

Mishra,is an excellent example of a true civil servant.committment, integrity, and simplicity are the hallmarks of his personality.

[@jethiya7990]

Misra not misHra one more Nripendra is there in PMO office.

[@rksharma1742]

It is amazing to see such a high profile and talented Bureaucrat speaks so simple honestly with great devotion to Bhagavan Shri Hanuman ji! Prayerful best wishes for his tremendous efforts in the divine construction of Bhagavan Shri Ram Mandir! Jai SitaRam!

[@AjayTalgeri-ww9ul]

So proud & timely , to have you on board, Sir. Trust, you will continue to guide & support the country in future. Humble pranaam to yo, Sir. Jai hind jai bharat.

[@shivam00668]

भारत के सबसे योग्य प्रशासनिक अधिकारियों का नाम जब भी लिखा जाएगा , नृपेंद्र जी का नाम उसमे सुनहरे अक्षरों से लिखा जाएगा यह बात तय है 👌

[@ravimp2037]

Excellent interview without stinky politics. Shri. Mishraji has proven that he is the best person for the great job. The words he has choosen to answer each question is the most suitable to the situation. Well done.

[@aniljagruth7664]

Honest, simple, straight forward,no intention to show his intelligence or designation...fantastic human being,that's y he could handle such posts and responsibilities...all govt or private higher level must learn frm him many of his virtues...he said when we enter we must also think abt exit... many PPL I met behave like they will b in power lifetime...thanks nripendra sir for his time...

[@laxmanrana5684]

It was a very very educative interview of Mr Mishra to listen to . His dedication in executing the responsibility assigned to him is the example of high intelligence and dedication he works with . The decision to take leave from PMO at the opportune time when most of us want to stick on to the power centres, depicts his great character . It was a brilliant interview . 🎉🎉

[@hcshivshankar]

This decision of opportune time to exit impresses on both sides.

[@shakunthalaa2842]

7:25 7:25 7:25 7:25 7:25

[@shakunthalaa2842]

7:25 7:25 7:25 7:25 7:25

[@saileshshah6161]

It is pleasantly surprising that person of such high stature is so humble ❤

[@ravis9305]

A very productive interview, useful for civil servants and officers in the government. I had the privilege of working as part of his personal staff long back when he was in the finance ministry. From personal experience, i know him as a honest and highly efficient officer, a thorough gentleman. May God bless him and his family with good health and happiness.

[@orunabho]

Jai Shri Ram. Your have created history. The nation will be forever indebted to you Sir.

[@madhusuri8361]

Very interesting to hear him speak about his experiences of working with a perfectionist PM like Modi ji 🙏 Kudos to you Kumkum for being crisp n clear in ur questions to hv his honest n intimate answers ❤️

[@renju2013]

Very good interview. Thank you sir for your contribution to this country. My family was a congress family. Gandhi, Indira, nehru, was the names that were reverred by my grandfather, father and even by me. Because i followed my parents and my grand father.I admire Indiraji. She took certain bold decison.I believe she did what it was the required for that time. But then, she was promoting dynasty rule and her interests became personal/family rather than the Interests of the country. I followed the nehru family blindly, voting for congress without thinking. But i realized my mistake after modiji came to power in 2014. His vision and his ideas gave me a different perspective. I am so proud of our PM Modiji. I feel he was the one India was wating for 67 years after obtaininng freedom. He know exatly what our country is lacking and he has got a vision to take it to the top position. He is never ashamed of exhibiting or promoting our great culture. Above all , he is not a slave of secularism.... It is my pleasure to vote for his win in next election.

[@gita453]

What a wonderful way Mr.Mishra has expressed himself. Every word he uttered is soaked with honesty. Yug purush what a certificate from such a distinguished person to one of the finest leader in the world.

[@mlg5015]

She tried her best to put her words into his mouth and some how paint something negative about Modiji but he is a veteran he can see through her cunningness, It is very clear that he loved working under Modiji also genuinely admired him.

[@arjansingh7510]

&a

[@Thrumyvision]

In our country if we say Hindu it’s crime . These lady should go to Mecca and Madina and not get permission to enter then may be she will ask question why not that places are for all religions except Muslims . Hypocracy is at its highest level

[@suchetabanerji3427]

What a fantastic remarkable interview. My salute to Nippyji.

[@rahul_deya]

Ram mandir is just like dream ,no one thinks it will be true, Modi ji ❤

[@ritaranee4787]

Why ???

[@dariusmoos9416]

Your dream not everybodies..

[@Nero6570]

@@dariusmoos9416 look at the collection of ram mandir fund

[@anon7641]

@@dariusmoos9416ars e h0le parsi go back to iran!!!

[@vasucartoon]

Beautiful, I listened to this interview like a beautiful poem, what a maturity in his thoughts...kudos to both...

[@JaiSriRam801]

Every Hindu should remember that We didn't get this easily. So many Hindus sacrificed their lives for our Bhagwan🙏for our Dream🕉️For our Justice. This is a Day of Celebration🥳🎆and Remembrance of all our Brave Hindu Martyrs🙏🚩 Jai Sri Ram🙏Jai Jai Sri Ram🙏🕉️🚩" *"Jo* Bhagwan Sri *Ram ka Nahi, Wo Kisi Kaam ka Nahi" 🕉️🚩* Proud and Blessed to be Hindu🕉️🚩

[@drbaluuphade2988]

What a patriot dear Mr Mishra ji is ...always ready at the service of our great nation, Bharat. May Sri Ram, Sita Maiya, Sri Hanumanji bless you with good health & long life....

[@rakeshsingh351]

A true soul and brilliant interaction. My best wishes and salute to the gentleman.

[@500suren]

Very good interview - a sober, disciplined and focused person who balances personal faith with professional duties. India's civil services for all its faults is the backbone of our system and it has some very sparkling gems.

[@someshmitra4408]

The lady poses to be super intellectual by asking some provocative stupid questions. But Mishra sir dodged her with utmost honesty and straight forward ness.

[@namratarichharia7962]

I second

[@bhadadaop]

An interview par excellence and the person is beyond the imagination of common people. Great human being with so much energy left in him. My ❤goes with you sir. 14-08-2023 @ 13.03 from Switzerland.

[@JaiSriRam801]

Finally the Dream of Billion Hindus is becoming true😍🚩 All because of Bhagwan🙏Koti Koti Thank you so much Bhagwan🙏😍🕉️ *"Sri Rama Mandir"🙏😍🕉️* Jai Sri Ram Jai Jai Sri Ram🙏😍🕉️

[@jayaryavart4425]

हमारे वीरों को सच्ची श्रद्धांजलि तभी मानी जाएगी जब हम अखंडभारत फिर से वापस लेकर रहेंगे क्यूंकि वीरों ने अपनी जान अखंड भारत के लिए गवांइ थी. इसलिए पहले अखंड भारत वापस लौ और फिर श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करो 🙏🙏

[@TheKrish1972]

Next dream is getting ready, Kashi Vishwanath

[@kalyanaramaniyer5605]

Sri Mishra made it further clear, thanks to HT, that Sri Modi is astute, generous, humble, an one up amongst all politicians both past and present. Excellent interview both questions and honest answers.

[@pradipnawathe9713]

Excellent interview! Glad to see his humility despite worked successfully at the highest position in bureaucracy with a task master like Modi ji! And at this age still working so hard with stiff timelines for a great cause like Ram Mandir!

[@atreyasarmauppaluri6915]

Personages like Nripendra Misra are predestined with historical missions. Hats off to him, and so to the interviewer.

[@jethiya7990]

That's true 👍 He will not get much popularity among people but he has really become a historical figure.

[@skitchu]

One of the best interviews I have ever watched. The way he answers the question, humbleness & assertiveness blended into one. Such people are the architect of the country being built, no doubt it qould be the best❤

[@dbbhat9210]

This is indeed a very essential interview to bring out the facts directly from a bureacrat. We can feel Mr Mishras rich experience yet honesty n humility. Thank you for bringing this.

[@sudhirkumarjain3858]

Salute to the man of moment.hats off to his accomplishment and balance views.

[@mukeshvig174]

PM’ team consists of passionate people who are also quality conscious 👍👍

[@abhisheks8413]

Thanks Mr Nripendra Misrajee for your years of hard work and commitment to Nation

[@soumensamanta3670]

A candid interview yet some element of Depth and Profundity !

[@ishanr5153]

India is proud n lucky to have PM Modi. Respect from Canada

[@aslamsiddiqui7064]

An honest down to earth person.Great interview.!

[@sandeepmehta6311]

Sir, I appreciate your dedication to your job and your passion. Your spirit demonstrates that age is just a number. Thanks for being there, to keep our India moving forward!!

[@priyalakshmibl3601]

Such a wonderful humble genuine person ❤ a gem 💎 Brilliant find for the right work So very honest and dedicated therefore truly inspirational 👏

[@vpmanoharvp9897]

Jai Shree Ram. Jai Jai Shree Ram.

[@Bkn848]

19.40-19.45-Aap Yug Purush Hai . Spoke The Truth, Which is the feeling amongst most Bharat citizens 🙏

[@atreyasarmauppaluri6915]

Also kudos & salutations to PM Narendra Modi-a Karma Yogi with an unwavering & noble vision & tireless energy-striving round the clock.

[@dilipnair9517]

Brilliant man, thankful to hear him. ❤

[@vijayakumarverja2576]

Excellent guidance of how people work dedicatedly behind the scene with atmostcommitment thank you for giving me a chance to my true feelings

[@visionrayz1398]

How much hard work with such simplicity is truly a kind of nature to create history,

[@arvindjammu7130]

Working with the Yug Purasha at the helm of affairs, is really an opportunity of lifetime. This reflects the utmost diligence, sincerity and dedication of Mr Mishra. The elucid interview is in fact an exposure to 'tip of the iceberg' of his capacity n capability to add in the Nation building. My sincere thanks for such a wonderful interview.

[@jayashreearun6324]

A defensive explanation of having a Sanathan Dharma temple. Rama was courageous - no need to give apologetic elaborations.

[@kalahantri]

A brilliant interview into the working of the PMO and the PM- Kum Kum Chadha called the shots, cryptic enough to get questions answered within the specified time.

[@ThePradeepKumar]

What was the lady trying to mean while asking " is this a Hindu Temple "? Has she lost her mind 😂

[@Jay92868]

Arrogant woke person

[@ushathacholi2049]

Completely lost her beans!!

[@Sanatansister5623]

These brainless zombies, expect a Hindu Temple to be Sickular and not Hindu. They hate the word Hindu so much, that it gives them indigestion.

[@AshaSaini-hy4jw]

Liberal Gandoos!

[@virhlaniharesh]

Obviously, it gives the impression that Hindustan Times is highly communal and probably rightfully so. Anyway I found an interviewer pathetic, but again Hindustan Times what one can expect?

[@MrRaosaiba]

वंदे मातरम् ❤ जय हिंद जय भारत ❤

[@tmnara]

Nice interview, very well done. What a person, truly blessed to do the things he has done!. I could not but notice the interviewer's negativity in so many fronts trying to corner Mr. Misra, not sure what motivates such questions, amazing creation of God!

[@sonalidesai287]

Yes so right

[@aninditakarroy842]

Wonderful interview, great perspectives.

[@user-gw9tt8ki5q]

The true diplomacy reflects in his personality and the way he is responding to the typical dual meaning questions

[@vasanthagona2785]

Wonderful interview, thank you both 🙏

[@sundar5415]

One of the best my life time interview I ever watched and listened with complete attention. Very honest civil servant handled the difficult job with his brilliance execution. Best Wishes for both.

[@balajirao1011]

Sir you were brilliant The calm manner and composed way you handled all provocative questions speaks volumes of your razor sharp intellect and depth of experience At the same time, the information that PM Memorial has only Past PM contributions shows how honest Modi ji has been true to the core Visionary met visionary-executer Namaskarm!

[@gopalpur2]

Graceful ❤🙏🙌

[@RajanBade]

Really very nice and balanced interview. Thanks to both of you.

[@hasshah1276]

Nripendra Misra - a person of immense integrity and wisdom. He has made terrific contribution for India. Mr. Misra's humbleness is very admirable. Kumkum Chaddha - you conducted this interview in a pleasant nanner. You asked excellent questions, and the follow-up questions added much more value.

[@chinmaya_x]

Ram temple is a Hindu temple for all sanatani

[@dilipthanki4475]

Great interview! You are an amazing personality,Mr Mishraji !

[@Shrihal]

Very nice interview and the replies by Mr.Mishra. Wish all senior bureaucrats follow his steps to become successful.

[@Jaychandra28601]

A good interview with good good question. Beautifully conducted. Thank you for providing an opportunity to hear Mr. Nripen Mishra.

[@shibumi777]

Fantastic interview. As always, a deeply bigoted interviewer.....I would someday like to see these people have the courage to pose the same type of questions to people practising very exclusionary faiths...all this balancing nonsense is reserved only for Sanatan because we allow the space for dialogue without the threat of excommunication or decapitation.....

[@krishnamoorthyrajamanickam7750]

It's a very good conversation conveying experiences between PM & Nripendra Mishra.

[@shivar7874]

Surprising that @kumkumchandha does not ask a single question related to his controversial tenure as a partisan ias officer under MulayamS ingh Yadav! @Hindustan times

[@coldblue5158]

August 5 ain’t a good day for Pakistanis

[@esasidhark]

Excellent interview.. Very matured and balanced. Kudos to both of you.

[@raghunandhkotike7305]

Looks lord Hanuman lived in this honest humane Nrupen Mishra ji and got done the construction of the pride of our nation I.e., Ram Mandir. Great interview.

[@padamagarwal8184]

Simply wonderful!

[@shankarduvvuri3819]

Very nicely done interview by KumKum madam. Thank you Nripendra sir for your past and present service to the nation. You are an inspiration sir.

[@mahendrabheddakutchtravels1044]

One of best interview.

[@vinodkumarmodi5458]

The best interview, I have listened to.

[@shivasatyanarayana]

Divinity and Dedication in each of his words. It is a really a Divine Choice i.e Choce of Lord Rama to chose such a Hanuman like person for this type of Glorious Mandir..

[@SushilKumar-jm9kf]

An interview worth watching❤

[@NJ-uo7wk]

Thank you Sir for your dedicated service to mother land. This truly inspire next generation to work for country selflessly. May God bless you with good health.

[@vhiyer7756]

Good anchor...Excellent interview

[@malayk.chatterjee4855]

FANTASTIC❤❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@indunath7499]

Remarkably dedicated man

[@nbbharathigowda]

Nripendra Mishra ji is from odisha ❤

[@kabitasahoo8385]

🙏👍❤️ Thank you Mr. N. Mishra for using Yug purush for Modiji. Feels good to hear from you. You will feel fulfilled after Ram Mandir is completed. You are blessed.

[@nagarajc9124]

Modi ji' selected one person means no doubt, he should be pure and perfect, congratulations to Mishra ji 🙏🏻

[@ajaygoel3187]

Bhout khub , bindaz, madam kum kum you are a legend in journalism, @ mishra ji ,just marvelous civil officer salute

[@pratibhagoel3600]

Excellent

[@user-it3mb2fz4y]

Wonderful interview, neat, meaningful, sensible questions by Kumkumji and balanced and plain heartful response by Misra saab

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: If a PM/Govt stay Silent As KKK hold public meetings Threatening Rape of Blacks/Minorities Threatening Genocide of Blacks/Minorities PM/Govt - Democratic,Fascist?

[@RRR-tz6ps]

Beautiful interview. Great intellectual

[@vidyamadamanchi7091]

To get a PM like Modiji we should be blessed. The country has done great karma for this.

[@aworldwithoutwalls]

🤣🤣🤣

[@meenachaturvedi4534]

Good interview of a great personality

[@Pralay.P]

Thank you sir

[@sunitalulla4899]

Great

[@pramodgosavi1913]

Wonderful interview

[@pratibhanadkarni4970]

Sir you are, so humble, so forthright, so devoid of ego, even though, you occupied such an important post, that it's impossible to imagine that people of your stature are still their in the world

[@kiyamachoubasingh3039]

Inspiration for the new Bharat❤❤❤

[@rameshradhakrisshnan5686]

Interesting interview ❤

[@anuradharajeshkumar7765]

Jai Hind

[@padmanabhareddyy3023]

It's the best I ever watched

[@arpanConYT]

sir its not coincidence --- it is ones again divine at work.... so glad we have people like you and how modiji understands who to pick!!! thanks for all your efforts sir!!

[@pinkythakur9554]

This woman tried to feed words in his mouth.

[@arpanConYT]

where? not in a bad way

[@njpendse]

Very well rehearsed questions and well informed yet balancedanswer. Thanks for interview.

[@saisannidhi161]

Hon'ble Modiji is truely the Yugapurush 🙏🙏🙏💜💜💜🌹🌹🌹