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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s famous monthly radio broadcast show ‘Mann Ki Baat’ came back to the radio on Sunday after a three-month hiatus due to the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. In his first address after assuming the office for the third time, PM Modi thanked the voters and lauded them for showcasing faith in the Indian democracy.
While engaging directly with the citizens, PM Modi addressed a host of important matters, including the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” Campaign along with other key issues.
PM Modi started his Sunday address by lauding Indians for their “unbreakable” trust in the Constitution and the democratic processes. He also mentioned that he is happy to come back again, fulfilling the promise he made back in February.
“Through ‘Mann Ki Baat’, I am once again amongst you, amongst my family members. I told you in February that I would meet you again after the election results and today I am again present amongst you with Mann Ki Baat. The arrival of Monsoon has made your hearts happy as well,” the Prime Minister said in his first address after coming back to power.
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More Shorts“Today I also thank the countrymen that they have reiterated their unwavering faith in our Constitution and the democratic system of the country. The Lok Sabha election in 2024 was the biggest election in the world. Such a big election has never been held in any country of the world in which 65 crore people cast their votes,” he added.
PM Modi honours the valour of tribal leaders
In his Sunday address, PM Modi pointed out that June 30 marks “Hul Diwas” and honoured the valour of Veer Sidhu and Kanhu. “Today, 30th June is a very important day. Our tribal brothers and sisters celebrate this day as ‘Hul Diwas’. This day is associated with the courage of Veer Sidhu and Kanhu, who strongly opposed the atrocities of foreign rulers,” said the Prime Minister.
“Veer Sidhu and Kanhu united thousands of Santhali companions and fought the British with all their might, and do you know when this happened? This happened in 1855, that is, it happened two years before India’s First War of Independence in 1857 when our tribal brothers and sisters in Santhal Paragana of Jharkhand took up arms against the foreign rulers,” he added.
PM Modi promotes the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign
To commemorate World Environment Day, Prime Minister Modi promoted the new initiative named ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’. PM Modi also mentioned that he also planted a tree in the name of his mother.
“A special campaign has begun on World Environment Day this year named ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’,” he said. “I have also planted a tree in the name of my mother and I have appealed to all the countrymen to plant a tree along with their mother or in her name,” the Prime Minister concluded.
‘Mann Ki Baat’ was launched in October 2014 and the show allowed the Prime Minister to connect with the nation directly. Over the years, PM Modi has discussed various topics such as government initiatives, national issues, and inspiring messages to the people.
The radio show broadcast in 22 different Indian languages and 29 dialects. To reach a wider audience, the show is also broadcast in 11 foreign languages, including French, Chinese, and Arabic. It airs through more than 500 broadcast centres of the All India Radio.
With inputs from agencies.