# Modi shares morning routine with peacocks, cows 2026-08-19T20:24:03+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared details of his morning routine, saying he starts his day by feeding peacocks and cows at his official residence. In a podcast released on Friday, Modi described his daily habits, including a preference for a simple breakfast of millet-based dishes and avoiding tea or coffee in the morning. Modi said his interaction with animals is a calming start to the day and that he has developed a bond with the peacocks that visit his garden. He also spoke about his exercise regimen, which includes yoga and pranayama, and said he sleeps for only about four hours a night. The podcast, hosted by the technology entrepreneur, covered a range of topics from Modi's childhood to his vision for India's future. The prime minister reiterated his belief in a disciplined routine as key to his energy and productivity. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Modi has often spoken about his minimalist lifestyle and early rising, but this podcast offers the most detailed description yet of his personal habits. The emphasis on millet aligns with the government's push for the grain as a climate-friendly superfood, part of India's campaign for an International Year of Millets in 2023. For a busy audience, the practical takeaway is less about Modi's schedule and more about the political communication strategy: such intimate, lifestyle-focused interviews help humanise a leader often seen as aloof. The next opportunity for similar outreach will be the upcoming Parliament session, where the government is expected to push key bills. ## Coverage - gulfnews.com Straightforward factual summary of the podcast, no editorialising. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Gulf News, Narendra Modi Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/modi-shares-morning-routine-with-peacocks-cows/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/modi-shares-morning-routine-with-peacocks-cows/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/