PM Narendra Modi highlights 'Modi Tea Stall' in Puducherry: How chai holds India's heart
Published on: April 3, 2026, 11:26 p.m. | Source: Times of India
"Aap jante ho na main bhi chaiwala hoon," these lines of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a bunch of women at the Manohari Tea Estate, Dibrugarh, Assam during his recent visit speak volumes of the depth this simple drink holds among the people of this country. Chai or tea is not a drink but a celebration that begins with sunrise and lingers till late at night. PM Modi once again proved the depth of connection with his humble drink as he posted a carousel post on his official Instagram on Friday evening, summarizing his Puducherry visit. The first image featured a colourful tea stall-Modi Tea Stall—with a bunch of men welcoming the PM with a folded-hand namaskar. This humble drink is spotted everywhere—from business discussions to political campaigns, from wedding meetings to funeral gatherings—sometimes in paper cups, kulhads, or fancy cups and saucers. The question here is: What makes this drink so special? Let us understand how chai holds India's heart.
