New Delhi, July 3 -- Industrialist ML Mittal vividly recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the small Caribbean nation, Trinidad and Tobago 25 years ago, when he was a BJP national leader. Mittal, who hosted PM Modi at his residence, was struck by the leader's simplicity, humility, and profound thinking.

He offered a vivid portrait of PM Modi's austerity, how he chose to sleep in a small utility room without air conditioning or an attached bathroom, despite having access to more comfortable accommodations and use to wake up at 5 AM, make tea, and lay out breakfast for everyone, showcasing his groundedness and discipline.

Mittal recalled, "He came along with some senior karyakartas and stayed at my apartment, which had just fou...