'Sunte Ho Na, Binod': PM Modi's Filmy Remark At Gujarat Event Leaves Internet in Splits

A popular dialogue from the hit web series Panchayat unexpectedly found its way into Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at a public event in Gujarat, leaving the audience amused and social media buzzing. The Prime Minister's playful use of the phrase "Sunte ho na, Binod" quickly went viral, with many users praising his pop-culture reference and sense of humour.The moment occurred during the inauguration of the CG Semi OSAT facility in Gujarat. While speaking about setting ambitious goals and delivering results, PM Modi slipped in the now-famous line before reinforcing his message that actions matter more than words.In the viral clip, the Prime Minister says, "Main apne laksh chhote nahi rakhta, main soch chhoti nahi rakhta. Agar statue bhi

banata hun toh sabse oonchi banata hun duniya mein. Sunte ho na, Binod... kaam bolta hai." ("I don't set small goals, and I don't think small. Even if I build a statue, I make it the tallest in the world. Are you listening, Binod? Work speaks for itself.")The phrase instantly caught the attention of viewers online, with the video spreading rapidly across social media platforms.

The dialogue "Sunte ho na, Binod" (also popularly remembered as "Dekh raha hai na, Binod") originates from the acclaimed web series Panchayat. In the show, the line is repeatedly used by Bhushan, also known as Banrakas, while addressing his loyal companion Binod, often to provoke or influence him during village disputes. Over time, the dialogue evolved into a widely used internet meme, frequently shared in humorous and sarcastic contexts.Social media users were quick to react to PM Modi's unexpected reference. One user wrote, "'Sunte ho na Binod' — Modi ji in full brutal mode!" Another commented, "PM Modi turned a semiconductor event into a viral moment." Several others praised the Prime Minister for weaving a trending pop-culture reference into a speech focused on technology and development.Interestingly, the viral moment comes just days after PM Modi's light-hearted interaction with Panchayat actors Durgesh Kumar and Ashok Pathak, who play Bhushan and Binod in the series, also made headlines. A video from the meeting showed the Prime Minister greeting the actors with a smile, alongside Telugu superstar Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Konidela. The clip, set to the Panchayat theme music and captioned "A few moments with Binod," was widely shared online, making Modi's latest "Sunte ho na, Binod" remark even more relatable for fans of the show.