Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi s Mann Ki Baat program enjoys greater popularity among the public compared to the popular TV serials Mahabharat and Ramayan from the 1980s. This claim was made following his participation in the 108th episode of Mann Ki Baat at his home constituency Town Bardowali, where he was accompanied by party leaders and workers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Mann Ki Baat" programme is more popular among the masses than 'Mahabharat' and 'Ramayan' mega TV serials of the 1980s, claimedTripura Chief Minister Manik Saha.