New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared on the silver screen with adventurer and TV host Bear Grylls, in his jungle survival programme "Man Vs Wild". The programme, started broadcasting at 9 pm today on the Discovery Channel. Discovery Channel said the episode will be a "frank and freewheeling journey" which will throw light on wildlife conservation.
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9.55 pm: It was a great, heart warming experience, says PM Modi as the show concludes.
9.47 pm: We exploit nature for our own entertainment and that's the moot problem: PM Modi.
9.40 pm: 
9.38 pm: PM Modi to soon start his river voyage with Bear Grylls. Bear has created a hand made boat for them to cross the river.
9.37 pm: I have never experienced nervousness, I always work with positive frame of mind: PM Modi when asked about nervousness.
9.28 pm: "I would take a bath in the pond every day. Once, I saw a baby crocodile in the water body and decided to take it home," says Narendra Modi.
9.26 pm: 
9.25 pm: Bear Grylls praises PM Modi, says he never talked about himself. For PM Modi its always 'Nation First'.
9.24 pm: This is my first vacation in last 18 years: PM Modi.
9.24 pm: When Bear Grylls hands Prime Minister Narendra Modi a spear to deal with potential tigers, the latter says, "My values won't allow me to take a life."
9.23 pm: Bear Grylls teaches PM Modi how to keep himself safe from tigers.
9.22 pm: "At the age of 17-18, I left my home to understand the world better. I decided to go to the Himalayas since I liked nature. Those moments drive me till date," says Narendra Modi.
9.22 pm: You are the most important persons in India and my job is to keep you safe: Bear Grylls to PM Modi.
9.21 pm: "I don't think we should consider this experience dangerous. If we live in harmony with nature, nothing can go wrong," says Narendra Modi.
9.20 pm: "Jim Corbett National Park is a great place for people to experience nature. People who are interested in the environment and its issues should come and visit this lovely place," says Narendra Modi.
9.10 pm: PM Modi begins his journey with Bear Grylls.
9.08 pm: PM Narendra Modi meets Bear Grylls.
9.04 pm: I am extremely happy that I will be spending some time amid nature and with Bear Grylls: PM Modi.
9.00 pm: 'Man Vs Wild' starring PM Narendra Modi with Bear Grylls begins.
8.56 pm:
Dear friends, don't miss to watch the most exclusive and the most exciting way to feel and understand nature with Hon. PM Sh. @narendramodi Ji in #ManVsWild on @DiscoveryIn tonight at 9 pm. #PMModionDiscovery pic.twitter.com/Qn80RXu4TK
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) August 12, 2019
8.55 pm: 
8.50 pm:
Do not forget to watch this unique episode of #ManVsWild where Prime Minister @narendramodi undertakes a uniquely adventurous journey with @BearGrylls. Tonight at 9 pm on @DiscoveryIn#PMModionDiscovery pic.twitter.com/IUdU1EvCtj
— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) August 12, 2019
8.45 pm: Man Vs Wild: "People across 180 countries will get to see the unknown side of PM Narendra Modi," says Bear Grylls.
8.40 pm:
Rivers, rains, mountains, tigers, elephants and amazing adventures of Incredible India...
— BJP (@BJP4India) August 12, 2019
Watch the most exciting episode of #ManVsWild as PM Shri @narendramodi and @BearGrylls embark on a journey into India's wildwoods only on @DiscoveryIN at 9 pm, tonight. pic.twitter.com/9BRMJRrD6O
8.35 pm: Earlier PM Modi took to Twitter and urged people to watch the show:
"What better than the lush green jungles of India, in the midst of Mother Nature to throw light on environmental conservation and climate change..Do join at 9 PM tonight!" he wrote.
8.30 pm:
Tonight watch my journey with PM @narendramodi for Man Vs Wild on @DiscoveryIN - Together let’s do all we can to protect the planet, promote peace & encourage a Never Give Up spirit. Enjoy the show! #PMMODIONDISCOVERY pic.twitter.com/k5CnatJD52
— Bear Grylls (@BearGrylls) August 12, 2019
