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NEW DELHI/CHENNAI/GANDHINAGAR, APR 30
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio broadcast has become a “unique festival of goodness and positivity for the people”. He also said that ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is an expression of the feelings of crores of Indians.
He said that ‘Mann Ki Baat’ gave him the platform to connect with people of India.
“For me ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has been about worshiping the qualities in others,” said PM.
“Every episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has been special. It has celebrated positivity, people’s participation,” he added.
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“On October 3, 2014, day of the Vijaya Dashami festival, all of us together started the journey of ‘Mann Ki Baat’…’Mann Ki Baat’ has also become a unique festival of goodness and positivity for the country’s people. A festival that comes every month, keenly awaited by all of us. We celebrate positivity,” said PM.
He also said that he had received thousands of letters and messages from people.
“Mann Ki Baat is not merely a programme but a spiritual journey for me,” said Modi.
The radio broadcast has paved way for public movements as well. “Be it ‘Swachh Bharat’, Khadi or ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’…issues raised in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ became people’s movements,” he said.
Modi said the monthly radio broadcast has become an important medium of learning from others.
UNESCO chief joins ‘Mann Ki Baat’
A special message of the DG of @UNESCO, Ms Audrey Azoulay on #MannKiBaat100.#MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/fmfiEgsKD7
— Akashvani आकाशवाणी (@AkashvaniAIR) April 30, 2023
PM Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with UNESCO Director-General Audray Azoulay in the 100th episode.
UNESCO chief while speaking to the PM during the broadcast said that “Dear Prime Minister, on behalf of UNESCO, I thank you for this opportunity to be part of the 100th episode of the Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast. UNESCO and India have a long common history. We have very strong partnerships together in all areas of our mandate education, science, culture and information.”
She also asked various questions to PM Modi on education and cultural preservation amid India’s ongoing G20 Presidency.
“UNESCO is working with its member states to ensure that everyone in the world has access to quality education by 2030, with the largest population in the world. Could you please explain the Indian way to achieve this objective? UNESCO also works to support culture and protect heritage,” she said.
During the 100th episode, Modi also had a telephonic conversation with some people who were featured earlier on the broadcast for their unique initiatives.
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Union ministers, listened to Modi’s address at different places as the ruling party went all out to make the 100th episode a mega exercise in public connect.
To mark the historic event, the broadcast was aired live at the United Nations headquarters.
The show was also broadcasted at the Consulate General of India in New York, and at community organisations in New Jersey for the members of the Indian-American and diaspora community. BJP’s overseas units and other non-political organisations have been roped in to ensure that the radio broadcast gets the maximum outreach abroad.
‘Politics was never part of PM’s Mann Ki Baat’: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi
The unique aspect of the Prime Minister’s radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ was that there is no reference to politics and it is connected with the common people who are doing incredible things in their own field, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi said here on Sunday.
At the event to mark the 100th episode of the Prime Minister’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Ravi said Tamil Nadu has received the maximum number of references by Modi in his speech.
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After releasing Tamil Nadu Chronicle – Insights from Prime Minister’s Mann Ki Baat – commemorating 100 episodes of the radio programme at the Raj Bhavan here, Ravi said it is a ‘historic’ occasion for the Governor’s House with the presence of large number of people who have been an inspiration to others.
“Today, it is a historic occasion for Raj Bhavan. Because this Darbar Hall has held many events, felicitated many dignitaries but it is special today because we have all of you and you are in your own ways silently bringing out revolution to transform this country,” Ravi said.
“One special unique thing about the entire series of Mann ki Baat is nowhere ever there was politics in it. Normally today, politics has become so overwhelming that whenever we think of political leaders, they always speak about politics. But in these 100 episodes, he (PM Modi) has never talked politics,” Ravi said.
Instead of focussing on politics, Modi connected with people and began talking about ‘unsung’ people who were doing incredible things in their own field, he said.
A galaxy of achievers were present to mark the occasion including popular Malayalam playback singer Vaikom Vijayalakshmi, 10-year-old girl Prasiddhi who planted over one lakh trees.
“Prime Minister has named more than 700 persons and 300 entities like NGOs, organisations in the Mann Ki Baat programme. In our country and in every state I think, if you go by the number of references that he has made, he has mentioned Tamil Nadu perhaps the maximum (number of times),” he said. “This is a very unique and successful experiment,” the Governor said.
Pondicherry
Pondicherry University made special arrangements for #MannkiBaat100Episode. The Vive-Chancellor Prof @GurmeetSinghVC, Registrar, Director(CCR), Faculty Members, Officers and Students are participated.#MannKiBaat100 #MannKiBaat#MannKiBaatUtsav@narendramodi @DrTamilisaiGuv pic.twitter.com/3LKmG31VWv
— Pondicherry University (@PU_PondyUni) April 30, 2023
Meanwhile in Puducherry, the Puduvai Vaani Community Radio celebrated the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat at the Pondicherry University.
A large number of students from the university, and those belonging to various schools, and affiliated colleges took part and listened to the views of the Prime Minister in the 100th episode of the monthly broadcast.
Pondicherry University vice-chancellor Gurmeet Singh highlighted the relevance of Mann Ki Baat programme and the key points emphasised by Modi.
Through ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi united country, empowered people: Gujarat Governor
Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on Sunday said that through his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tied the country with the thread of unity and gave global recognition to people mentioned by him for their selfless service.
‘मन की बात’ द्वारा प्रधानमंत्रीश्रीने भारत को एकता के सूत्र से बांधा है। लोग एक-दूसरे के लिए प्रेरणा बने, ऐसे प्रयास किए हैं । प्रसार भारती द्वारा आज राजभवन में 100वें एपिसोड के विशेष प्रसारण समारोह का आयोजन किया गया। लगातार 100वें एपिसोड के लिए श्री नरेंद्रभाई मोदीजी को अभिनंदन। pic.twitter.com/voQ5bzq57y
— Acharya Devvrat (@ADevvrat) April 30, 2023
This may be the only instance in the entire world in which a prime minister regularly communicated with his country’s citizens through the medium of radio for such a long period, he said at a special live telecast of the 100th episode of the programme organised at the Raj Bhavan.
At the event, the governor also honoured 18 dignitaries from Gujarat, who were mentioned by PM Modi during the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ episodes.
In his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ episodes aired so far, PM Modi mentioned 22 individuals and organisations from Gujarat. They are among a total 700 individuals and 300 organisations mentioned by him from across India, stated a release.
Congratulating PM Modi on the 100th episode of the programme, governor Devvrat said, “This may be the only event in the entire world that a leader of the prime minister level has regularly interacted with his countrymen through the medium of radio for so many months.” Padma awardees from Gujarat and personalities who found mention in the episodes of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ so far and other guests attended the live broadcast in the presence of the governor.
The governor said that Modi’s personality, as well as his thoughts and ideas have always been dedicated to the nation.
The programme has empowered ordinary citizens to touch new heights in their fields and PM Modi has given global recognition to people who serve selflessly, he said.
The prime minister made efforts so that the people of this country can inspire each other, he said.
On the occasion, the governor inaugurated a special exhibition organised by the Central Bureau of Communication to celebrate the 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’.
Live: માનનીય પ્રધાનમંત્રી શ્રી નરેન્દ્રભાઈ મોદીના #MannKiBaat નો 100 મો એપિસોડ સાંભળવાના કાર્યક્રમમાં નાગરિકોની સાથે સહભાગી થતા માનનીય મુખ્યમંત્રીશ્રી. સ્થળ: શીલજ ગામ, અમદાવાદ https://t.co/0RBViTiLZM
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) April 30, 2023
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel listened to the programme in the assembly constituency of Ghatlodia in Ahmedabad city which he represents, along with his fellow party workers.
“The opportunity to watch the 100th edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi at my booth number 95 along with fellow party workers was very motivating. The Honorable Prime Minister has been continuously guiding us with his energetic ideas through the medium of technology,” Patel said in a tweet.
Arrangements have also been made for eminent citizens to listen to the programme at all Raj Bhavans and the homes of chief ministers of the BJP or its allies across the country. Padma awardees from all states have been invited to attend the events at Raj Bhavans.
Telangana Raj Bhavan
Hon'ble Governor Smt. @DrTamilisaiGuv listening #MannkiBaat100Episode along with the #MannKiBaat mentionees and eminent personalities from different fields from #Telangana pic.twitter.com/i1FQ5HZev2
— PIB in Telangana 🇮🇳 (@PIBHyderabad) April 30, 2023
