PM Modi meets 'The Elephant Whisperers' couple Bomman and Bellie

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 'The Elephant Whisperers' couple, Bomman and Bellie, during his visit to the Theppakkadu Elephant Camp at Mudumalai in the hilly Nilgiris. The photos of PM Modi with Bomman and Bellie went viral on the internet.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Theppakadu Elephant Camp at Mudumalai in the hilly Nilgiris district on April 9. Credit: PIB

During his visit, PM Modi interacted with Bellie and Bomman, the elephant caretakers who were featured in the Oscar-winning documentary, 'The Elephant Whisperers'. Credit: Twitter/@BJP4India

'The Elephant Whisperers' couple Bellie and Bomman expressed their happiness on meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the camp and said that receiving recognition from him inspires them. Credit: PIB

Bomman said the meeting with PM Modi was completely unexpected.

The PM also expressed delight over meeting the elephant caretaker couple. Credit: PIB

Prime Minister Narendra Modi caressing an elephant at Nilgiri Theppakadu Elephant Camp during his visit to Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu. Credit: PIB

Prime Minister Narendra Modi feeds an elephant at Nilgiri Theppakadu Elephant camp during his visit to Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu. Credit: PIB