Barack Obama calls Narendra Modi India's reformer-in-chief in Time Magazine

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has added another feather in his cap after it was revealed that US President Barack Obama reffered to Narendra Modi as India's reformer-in-chief.

Obama hails Modi's elevation from a tea seller to holding the nation's highest post. Obama also expressed confidence that Modi will put India back on recovery path.

Incidentally, Modi is among 100 most influential people in the world in the list compiled by Time magazine.

Time magazine tweeted

Take a look at full text of Obama's view on Modi.

As a boy, Narendra Modi helped his father sell tea to support their family. Today, he’s the leader of the world’s largest democracy, and his life story - from poverty to Prime Minister—reflects the dynamism and potential of India’s rise.

India’s Prime Minister @narendramodi “transcends the ancient and the modern,” writes President @BarackObama #TIME100 http://t.co/LehrpQSC10

— TIME.com (@TIME) April 16, 2015

Dear @BarackObama your words are touching & inspiring. Thanks @TIME. http://t.co/igmK5moGxn

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2015

A leader writes about another. Prez @BarackObama writes about PM @narendramodi in #TIME100. @TIME pic.twitter.com/GutWXi1JCu

— Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) April 16, 2015

Determined to help more Indians follow in his path, he’s laid out an ambitious vision to reduce extreme poverty, improve education, empower women and girls and unleash India’s true economic potential while confronting climate change. Like India, he transcends the ancient and the modern - a devotee of yoga who connects with Indian citizens on Twitter and imagines a 'digital India'.

When he came to Washington, Narendra and I visited the memorial to Dr Martin Luther King Jr, we reflected on the teachings of King and Gandhi and how the diversity of backgrounds and faiths in our countries is a strength we have to protect. Prime Minister Modi recognizes that more than 1 billion Indians living and succeeding together can be an inspiring model for the world.

The Indian Prime Minister thanked Obama profusely for his encouraging words. Check out this tweet: