Rahul Gandhi may soon launch a podcast to counter PM Modi’s Mann ki Baat: Report

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi may soon launch his own podcast to counter Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat according to a media reports.

The podcast is still at a planning stage where Congress is discussing “finer points” for the same with experts, Hindustan Times reported. Once released, the podcast will rival the Prime Minister’s radio broadcast, Mann ki Baat, the report said.

The former Congress chief is also considering other platforms such as LinkedIn to maximize outreach, the report said.

According to the Hindustan Times report, Congress’ recent campaigns have garnered positive responses from audiences. Gandhi’s recent conversation with migrant workers had a viewership of 752,000. However, his video interaction with health experts Ashish Jha and Johan Giesecke had over 90,000 views on YouTube.