'Cared For Me Like A Father': When PM Arranged Yoga Expert For Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has shared a deeply personal account of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's empathy and quiet concern for those around him.
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal revealed he struggles with a throat condition that caught the Prime Minister's attention.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has shared a touching personal story highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's compassion and attentiveness toward his colleagues.
In a post on X, Mr Goyal described PM Modi's "deep sense of empathy" as one of his most remarkable characteristics. He wrote, "The PM's attentiveness to even minor details showcases a unique human sensitivity, something I've experienced firsthand in a way that has profoundly impacted me."
Mr Goyal explained that he had been dealing with a chronic throat issue, which PM Modi had observed during their official meetings. "Modi ji noticed I would frequently drink water during our discussions," he shared, noting that the Prime Minister recommended lukewarm water and made sure it was available for him. "It was such a considerate gesture," Mr Goyal remarked.
#MyModiStoryप्रधानमंत्री @NarendraModi जी के व्यक्तित्व की सबसे उल्लेखनीय विशेषताओं में से एक उनकी गहन संवेदनशीलता और आसपास के सभी लोगों के प्रति सच्ची देखभाल करना है। छोटी-से-छोटी बात पर उनका ध्यान एक दुर्लभ मानवीय संवेदनशीलता को दर्शाता है। मैंने इसे स्वयं अनुभव किया। एक ऐसा… pic.twitter.com/hMsGex9tJ5
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) September 15, 2025
The minister described a particular evening meeting when his throat began causing discomfort. "Suddenly, Modi ji paused and asked, 'Piyush, do you want to get your throat treated?' He then suggested yoga therapy. I immediately agreed, and we resumed the meeting," Mr Goyal recounted.
That night, Piyush Goyal discussed finding a yoga instructor with his family. To his surprise, he received a call from the Prime Minister's office the next morning. "The Prime Minister had arranged a yoga expert for me," Mr Goyal said, adding that when he offered transportation for the specialist, he was informed that "the Prime Minister had already taken care of all arrangements."
Reflecting on this experience, Mr Goyal admitted he was "stunned," noting that "offering advice is one thing, but personally organizing help is completely different."
Piyush Goyal concluded his heartfelt post by sharing, "I lost my father many years ago, but that day, I truly felt as though Modi ji was caring for me like a father."
PM Modi will celebrate his 75th birthday on September 17.