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NEW DELHI, JUNE 28
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday put Ahmedabad and Gujarat in the national spotlight during the 135th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, applauding the city’s successful hosting of the World Yogasana Championship, where India emerged as the undisputed champion with an extraordinary medal haul.
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Highlighting the country’s growing stature in global sports, the Prime Minister said, “There has also been much discussion this month about the World Yogasana Championship held in Ahmedabad. India won a total of 114 medals in this event, including 102 gold medals. India topped the medal tally at this championship. I extend my heartiest congratulations to all the winning athletes.”
- In Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister lauds India’s dominant 114-medal haul at the World Yogasana Championship hosted in Ahmedabad
- Highlights Gujarat’s successful staging of a global yoga spectacle as India’s self-reliance drive gathers momentum across defence, aerospace and sports
- Commends citizens for embracing national causes—from conserving resources to supporting chemical-free farming and ‘Vocal for Local’
- Urges people to strengthen public participation, describing it as the nation’s greatest force in overcoming global challenges
- Applauds India’s indigenous defence milestones, including the Made-in-India C-295 aircraft and DRDO’s long-range cruise missile success
- Calls for environmental responsibility, water conservation and support for local artisans ahead of Ganesh Utsav
The mention of Ahmedabad formed part of a wider address celebrating India’s achievements in self-reliance, national security, sports, public participation and cultural heritage, while underlining the growing role of citizens in nation-building.
Reflecting on the country’s rapid progress in defence manufacturing, Modi highlighted a series of indigenous milestones achieved during June.
“Everything—from the design to the manufacturing of these ships—is indigenous,” he said while referring to the induction of three naval platforms into the Indian Navy. He also celebrated the successful maiden flight of the Made-in-India C-295 aircraft and the successful testing of an indigenous Long-Range Land-Attack Cruise Missile, describing them as major milestones in India’s march towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Calling public participation India’s greatest strength, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude to citizens for responding positively to his recent appeal aimed at conserving national resources amid the prevailing geopolitical situation in West Asia.
“I am grateful to every citizen of the country; not only have they supported my appeal, they are also actively cooperating in every way,” he said, noting that many families had postponed gold purchases, deferred overseas holidays, embraced carpooling and adopted greater use of natural fertilisers.
Describing people’s participation as the soul of a vibrant democracy, Modi remarked, “The people are the soul of any nation. And when the people of that country make a resolve, no force can deter them from their goal.”
The Prime Minister also urged citizens to support local artisans ahead of Ganesh Utsav, encouraging the purchase of eco-friendly clay idols made by Indian craftsmen.
“When we purchase idols from local artisans, we strengthen the resolve of being ‘Vocal for Local’,” he said while also appealing to people to avoid Plaster of Paris idols in the interest of environmental conservation.
Ending his monthly address with a call for collective responsibility, Modi urged every citizen to continue supporting the ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign.
“Water conservation is a must! We must save every single drop of rainwater,” he said, stressing that sustainable development begins with individual action.
With Ahmedabad earning a special mention for hosting one of the world’s biggest Yogasana events and India continuing to notch up achievements across defence, technology and sports, the Prime Minister’s address projected a confident vision of a nation advancing through innovation, self-reliance and people’s participation.
