Narendra Modi’s 45th Mann Ki Baat: 10 things you need to know
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the nation through the 45th episode of his radio show
PM Modi started his address with a hearty congratulation to the Indian men’s cricket team’s win over Afghanistan and said that sports are an excellent route to unite society and to showcase the talents and skills of youth.
Here are the 10 things you need to know about his address.
1. On Yoga Day
Speaking about the International Yoga Day, PM Modi said that it was a matter of “great pride” for 125 crore people to witness members of the armed forces perform yoga across land, sea and sky.
Yoga unites humanity. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/WEObjPT6PX
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 24, 2018
2. First yoga day celebration in Saudi Arabia.
PM Modi specially mentioned the yoga day celebration in Saudi Arabia. In the first-ever community yoga practice, women’s demonstrated various Aasans of yoga.
3. Doctors Are Our Friends
We give the status of God to mothers, as mothers give birth. But doctors give rebirth. The role of doctors is not limited to giving medicines. They are like our friends. They not only cure but heal. Indian doctors have made their mark internationally, with their skills and capabilities
The doctors of India can solve complex medical problems thanks to their diligence. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/gBtGxBfvcC
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 24, 2018
4.Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy
Recalling the horrific Jallianwala Bagh incident in 1909, PM Modi said that 2019 marked 100 years of the incident that embarrassed all of humanity.
Remembering the martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/XLd5ivgxlD
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 24, 2018
5.GST is an expression of cooperative federalism, says Narendra Modi.
GST will be one biggest tax reform in the world. Stating this he said, Citizens have played a vital role in ushering in the big tax reform.
PM @narendramodi speaks about the historic GST, calls it a great example of cooperative federalism. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/ciDAPfPEdr
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 24, 2018
6.Syama Prasad Mukherjee’s death anniversary
Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee’s death anniversary was on June 23. Three sectors were very dear to him – education, administration and parliamentary affairs. Do you know he was the youngest vice-chancellor of Calcutta University? He was only 33 when he became the vice-chancellor of the university. On his invitation, Rabindra Nath Tagore delivered the convocation speech in Bangla in 1937. It was the first time a speech was delivered in Bangla under British rule.
PM @narendramodi remembers the great Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee during #MannKiBaat.
He remembers Dr. Mookerjee's role in the education sector and industrial development of India. pic.twitter.com/yt2iaMa6Hf
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 24, 2018
7. Remembering the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev.
Guru Nanak Dev taught us to end caste-based discrimination and to embrace the entire humanity. He has said that the service of the poor and the needy is the service of God. Guru Nanak Dev started the system of langar where people of all religion, caste, creed and community can come and eat together.
In 2019 we mark the 550th Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Let us think about ways in which we can mark this historic occasion. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/gA4o2Oo1eV
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 24, 2018
8. Gave praise to the great saint Kabir Das.
When “I” was then Hari was not, Now Hari “is” and “I” am not…all the darkness mitigated, when I saw the light within.
Saint Kabir Das through his Dohas laid emphasis on equality, peace and brotherhood. We find these ideas in his creations and they are still inspiring.
Hear #MannKiBaat. PM is talking about the life and message of Sant Kabir Das Ji. https://t.co/zuDP05llHv
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 24, 2018
9. PM on his travel experience.
Over the last few days, I have been interacting with beneficiaries of various initiatives of the Government of India. I learnt a lot from their experiences and life journeys.
Over the last few days, I have been interacting with beneficiaries of various initiatives of the Government of India. I learnt a lot from their experiences and life journeys: PM @narendramodi #MannKiBaat
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 24, 2018
10. On Sports
Sport is a great medium for the integration of society. It is also a great medium to find out the talent in the youths. I congratulate India and Afghanistan cricket teams. I hope they will keep playing the game against each other with sportsman spirit.
Sports unites people. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/NmixwI2jjH
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 24, 2018
Air India Radio (AIR)and Doordarshan broadcasted his speech live, even though his original address to the public was in Hindi. Akashvani broadcasted the programme in regional languages immediately after the Hindi broadcast.