“For years, I have lived among nature, in the mountains and the forests. These years have a lasting impact on my life. So when I was asked about a special programme focussing on life beyond politics and that too in the midst of nature I was both intrigued and inclined to take part in it”
— Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
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In 2020, a special edition of the survival series *Man vs Wild* featured Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi exploring Jim Corbett National Park with host Bear Grylls to highlight wildlife preservation and climate issues. Before the episode aired, Modi explained that his upbringing in natural surroundings made him eager to participate in a program focused on life outside politics set in the wilderness. Grylls, who has a longstanding affinity for India dating back to his youth, recently praised Modi on social media, ranking him among the world's finest leaders. The episode aimed to promote the philosophy of treating the planet as one interconnected family.
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- livemint.com ↗︎14 JUL 2026