A humble businessman from Vadodara and members of his family are on cloud nine since Diwali evening. Gopalbhai Gohil cannot forget the moment when Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him up on phone to greet him on the occasion.

PM Modi's call on his mobile phone around 4:30 pm on October 19 when Gohil was preparing for Diwali was more than a pleasant surprise for him. He was swept off his feet. The feeling is still lingering inside him.

An audio clip containing the conversation between PM Modi and Gohil has gone viral on WhatsApp. Modi spoke with Gohil and his wife for over four minutes on phone.

The whole conversation is in Gujarati. The conversation is unique in the sense that Modi is heard talking to Gohil in a casual and friendly manner. The two spoke politics and the BJP's chances of victory in the election.

Gohil runs a stationery shop in Vadodara. He is also a ward-level BJP worker. He claims to have met Modi during the latter's 'Sadbhavana fast' in September 2011. Modi was Gujarat's chief minister then.

Talking to India Today, Gohil proudly said he has a photograph of his meeting with Modi. He was a part of a delegation that had called on the then Gujarat chief minister.

Subsequently, Gohil worked for Modi when the latter had contested as BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from Vadodara in 2014.

Speaking about his October 19 interaction with PM Modi, Gohil said, "This is one of the greatest qualities of Modiji. He does not forget the BJP workers whom he has met even once. Hamaari to lottery nikal gayi. (We are highly fortunate that he called.)"

The Vadodara resident revealed that PM Modi spoke to several people on phone through a new technology. He said the conversation between him and the PM was heard by 25,000 people.

"It is such a technology that others can only hear but cannot participate in the conversation," he said.

Gohil seems to be correct. The audio clip starts with an operator stating in Gujarat that "Gopalbhai Gohil has now got connected". "You are no longer muted," the operator says in English.

The conversation also ends with the operator saying "you have been muted".

Asked whether he had recorded the conversation, Gohil said someone forwarded it to him soon after the conversation ended. He proudly said he has forwarded the audio clip to his friends. "I want them to know that the PM, who is famous world over, had called me and my wife on Diwali," he said excitedly.

Modi asked Gohil to spread the good works of the BJP governments and said he takes all the attacks on him by the Opposition in his stride.

The conversation ends with the prime minister and Gohil exchanging pleasantries.

TRANSCRIPT OF CONVERSATION BETWEEN PM MODI AND GOPALBHAI GOHIL

Gopalbhai Gohil, stationery store owner from Vadodara in conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM Modi: Hello

Gohil: Namaste sir.

PM Modi: Namaste Gopal bhai. How are you?

Gohil: I am doing well, Happy Diwali sir.

PM Modi: Give my Diwali wishes to all your loved ones.

Gohil: Thank you sir, I take this opportunity to wish you Happy Diwali on behalf of the citizens of Gujarat's cultural capital Vadodara.

PM Modi: I am deeply indebted to Vadodara, It has bestowed me utmost respect and love. I am grateful to Vadodara. Do you still run the same stationery shop or have you started any new venture?

Gohil: Sir, me and my wife are continuing with the stationery shop near Vraj Siddhi tower in Khanderao Market. I remember vividly seeing you on the Raj Mahal road in Vadodara during a road show.

PM Modi: I remember that day dear friend.

Gohil: I have one question for you. In wake of the recent events in Gujarat and badmouthing by Congress party, how do we prevent our workers from being influenced?

PM Modi: See, ever since the birth of Jan Sangh, unfortunately, we have been destined to be abused.

Gohil:

PM Modi: Abuses and insults have been written all over destiny ever since we took the plunge in politics. We have succeeded all the while enduring such badmouthing and taking on insults. So my advice is to not worry about the negativity.

Gohil: True.

PM Modi: Can you tell me of anyone election that has not been affected by lies and criticism?

Gohil: Very true sir. In fact Congress has resorted to it in the past too.

PM Modi: They had even called me 'Maut nu saudagar' (merchant of death), do you remember?

Gohil: Yes sir.

PM Modi: Now say is there any thing worse than that? Words like "murderer", "blood-stained hands" were hurled on me. But, people are wise and know the truth.

Gohil: Yes sir.

PM Modi: Earlier rumours were spread through word of mouth, now it has been replaced by applications like WhatsApp. Let them spread lies. People can make out the difference. So please, do not worry about these rumours or negative campaigning.

Gohil: Sure sir.

PM Modi: Do not let these affect your mind. Instead, focus on spreading our vision and truth. Do not waste your time on rumours, gossip and lies spread by others.

Gohil: Yes sir.

PM Modi: Ignoring these trivial things is the foremost thing you need to follow. What happens usually is people forward these fake messages to others thoughtlessly. We should not worry, as we have been working hard for a noble cause and are following the path of truth.

Gohil: Yes sir.

PM Modi: I reiterate, start focusing on spreading the truth and be unaffected by negativity. We have given our blood and sweat for the welfare of our people, so we need not worry about these things. BJP has been in power for so long and there have been no allegations against us.

Gohil: Very true, there have been no allegations against us.

PM Modi: How can they spread lies about us if we are transparent? We have been always right, so be confident. The truth needs to spread.

Gohil: Sure sir.

PM Modi: Very nice talking to you, next time I visit I will definitely to wave at you. Give my regards to all in your family.

Gohil's wife: We have been waiting to hear from you sir.

Gohil: Do visit us sir, we will be delighted.

PM Modi: Definitely, I am coming to Vadodara on October 22.

Gohil: We are well prepared, achieving 150 seats for BJP is our Diwali gift. Good bye sir.

Have always known Gopalbhai as a wonderful person and now the nation too knows him :) https://t.co/2gwvsofE6A - Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 26, 2017

(With inputs from Bijin Jose)