As the monthly radio programme ‘Mann ki Baat’ resumed on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the countrymen for reiterating their unwavering faith in the Constitution and the democratic system of the country for Lok Sabha election 2024.
Addressing the nation in his Mann Ki Baat programme on Sunday, PM Modi said that he missed the conversation with the countrymen since February when the broadcast was last aired.
‘Mann Ki Baat’ broadcast was last aired on February 25, after which it was stopped considering the Lok Sabha elections.
“Today, finally the day has come for which we all were waiting for since 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,” he said.
“Friends, from February till now, whenever the last Sunday of the month would approach, I missed this conversation with you. But I also felt happy to see that you people sent me lakhs of messages in these months. Mann Ki Baat radio program might have been closed for a few months. but the spirit of Mann Ki Baat..work done for the country, the society good work done every day, work done with a selfless spirit…work that had a positive impact on society continued unabated,” he added.
The Prime Minister congratulated the Election Commission and everyone associated with the 2024 election.
“Today, I thank the countrymen for reiterating their unwavering faith in our Constitution and the democratic system of the country. The 2024 election was the biggest in the world. Such a big election has never taken place in any country in the world. I congratulate the Election Commission and everyone associated with the voting process for this,” he said.
PM Modi highlighted the ‘Hool Diwas’ celebrated by the tribal people, adding that the day is associated with the indomitable courage of brave Sidhu-Kanhu, who strongly opposed the atrocities of foreign rulers.
“Today, 30th June is a very important day. Our tribal brothers and sisters celebrate this day as ‘Hool Diwas’. This day is associated with the indomitable courage of brave Sidhu-Kanhu, who strongly opposed the atrocities of foreign rulers,” he said.
“Veer Sidhu-Kanhu united thousands of Santhal companions and fought the British with all their might, and do you know when this happened? This happened in 1855, that is, two years before India’s first war of independence in 1857. Then our tribal brothers and sisters in Santhal Pargana of Jharkhand took up arms against the foreign rulers,” the Prime Minister added.
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections took place from April 19 to June 1, in seven phases. The counting of all seven phases of Lok Sabha polls took place on June 4, leading to the formation of the 18th Lok Sabha.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi resumed his popular radio show – ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday, he highlighted the significant role of Sanskrit in ancient Indian knowledge and science.
Addressing the milestone of Akashvani’s Sanskrit Bulletin completing 50 years of broadcast on June 30, the Prime Minister commended All India Radio for its enduring efforts in promoting Sanskrit and connecting people to the language, which he claimed is the need of the hour.
“Sanskrit has played a big role in the progress of ancient Indian knowledge and science. Today the need of the hour is also that we respect Sanskrit and connect it with our daily lives. Today on June 30, Akashvani’s Sanskrit Bulletin is completing 50 years of its broadcast. For 50 years, this bulletin has kept so many people connected to Sanskrit. I congratulate the All India Radio family.”
PM Modi also highlighted grassroots initiative in Bangalore’s Cubbon Park known as ‘Sanskrit Weekend’.
Initiated by Samashthi Gubbi via a website, this initiative encourages people of all ages to converse and participate in debates in Sanskrit every Sunday.
The Prime Minister praised the growing popularity of this initiative, emphasizing its potential to foster deeper engagement with ancient scientific knowledge among the public.
“There is a park in Bangalore – Cubbon Park. The people here have started a new tradition in this park. Here, once a week, every Sunday, children, youngsters and elders talk to each other in Sanskrit. Not only this, many debate sessions are also organised in Sanskrit. The name of this initiative is Sanskrit Weekend. This was started by Samashthi Gubbi ji via a website. This initiative started a few days back has gained popularity among the people of Bengaluru. If we all connect with initiatives like this then we can learn a lot from the world’s ancient and scientific knowledge”. (With inputs from ANI)
