New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in his monthly radio broadcast ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday.
PM Modi said, “I congratulate you all for all the upcoming festivals. During festivals and gaiety, do remember that corona is not yet gone from amidst us. You don’t have to forget corona-related protocols.”
He urged people to read the story of Kargil ahead of Kargil Vijay Diwas tomorrow and asked people to salute the brave hearts of the war of 1999.
The Prime Minister said every Indian felt proud watching our contingent in full glory at the Tokyo games and asked people to cheer and support and cheer for team India.
Referring to the August 15, PM Modi said this year’s Independence Day is special since it is the 75th Independence Day of the country.
Modi also talked about apple cultivation in Manipur and mentioned the efforts of an engineer named TS Ringphami Young. He also spoke about Andhra Pradesh’s weatherman Isak Munda.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the people to save water and make it a part of their lifestyle. PM Modi said we need to preserve water for our future generations.
He also said, “A recent study by mygov.in found that about 75 per cent of those who send their message and suggestions to Mann Ki Baat are below 35 years. It means Mann Ki Baat is being guided by the views of the youth of India. Mann Ki Baat is a medium where there is positivity and sensitivity.”
The programme was broadcast live on All India Radio, DD and Narendra Modi mobile app. Akashvani will broadcast ‘Mann Ki Baat’ in regional languages immediately after the Hindi broadcast.