New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 105th instalment of his monthly radio show, ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ on Sunday, continuing a tradition that provides a unique platform for the Prime Minister to share inspiring stories from diverse corners of India. The program, aired at 11 am, serves as an avenue for PM Modi to discuss pressing national issues, highlight notable achievements, and touch upon significant events that have occurred since the last episode.
This month’s episode commenced with PM Modi celebrating the remarkable achievement of Chandrayaan-3’s live-streamed ‘soft landing’ on the Moon’s south pole, which garnered over 80 lakh views. Expressing his elation, he went on to mention India’s hosting of the two-day G20 Summit, emphasizing the significance of world leaders visiting Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi, whose principles and philosophies continue to hold relevance today.
PM Modi also shed light on upcoming events, noting the significance of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. He announced plans for numerous cleanliness initiatives to be held nationwide on this day. Additionally, ‘World Tourism Day,’ observed on September 27, received recognition, with PM Modi encouraging people to explore and experience India’s rich diversity.
In a broader context, PM Modi discussed the ‘India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor,’ highlighting its potential to become a cornerstone of global trade. He underscored that this initiative’s inception on Indian soil would be etched in history.
Concluding his address, PM Modi extended heartfelt wishes to the nation for the upcoming festive season. The ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program, initiated on October 3, 2014, has become a prominent platform for sharing key messages and initiatives, such as the announcement of ‘Swachhta hi Sewa’ to coincide with Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary, emphasizing the enduring global recognition of Gandhi’s ideas, as evidenced by world leaders paying homage during the G20 Summit at his memorial.