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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation on the 47th edition of his "Mann ki baat" radio programme.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The address began at 11 am and is being aired on the entire network of All India Radio and Doordarshan as well as on the YouTube channels of the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, AIR and DD News.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the 46th episode of the program, Prime Minister Modi remembered India's noted freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad, highlighted the significance of Yoga, and hailed the Goods and Services Tax as a "celebration of honesty".</p>

<p>He had also said, in a tweet, that the diverse thoughts and inputs received for Mann Ki Baat greatly enriched the platform.</p>


<p>PM Modi extends wishes for Raksha Bandhan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Prime Minister conveys Raksha Bandhan greetings during <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a>. <a href="https://t.co/CbSYmu66bw">https://t.co/CbSYmu66bw</a> <a href="https://t.co/rrZWfhya14">pic.twitter.com/rrZWfhya14</a></p>
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<p>He also conveyed&nbsp;Janmashtami greetings to the people of India.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> also conveys Janmashtami greetings to the people of India. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a> <a href="https://t.co/okP0P1VcoU">pic.twitter.com/okP0P1VcoU</a></p>
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<p><em><strong>Sanskrit day 2018</strong></em></p>

<p>PM Modi talks about Sanskrit language as it&nbsp;is Sanskrit&nbsp;Day today. "This language is deeply connected with our culture," he says.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Greetings to all those who are associated with the Sanskrit language.<br />
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This language is deeply connected with our culture. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a> <a href="https://t.co/JzO8BnZhgv">pic.twitter.com/JzO8BnZhgv</a></p>
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<p>Sanskrit Subhashitas help to articulate things and has a strong link with knowledge, PM Modi states.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sanskrit Subhashitas help articulating things. Here is how a Guru has been described in Sanskrit.<br />
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I also convey greetings on Teacher's Day: PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> during <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a> <a href="https://t.co/gPza5eIwsu">pic.twitter.com/gPza5eIwsu</a></p>
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<p><strong><em>India stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Kerala</em></strong></p>

<p>PM Modi also addressed the current situation in the flood-hit Kerala where about 400 people have lost their lives. "India stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Kerala in this hour of grief," he says.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He hailed the support of people from "all walks of life" and appreciated the support of the forces and various teams who have been working towards the rescue and relief operation in the state.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> appreciates our forces and various teams that are working towards relief work in Kerala. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZIRF0LHmQi">pic.twitter.com/ZIRF0LHmQi</a></p>
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<p><em><strong>Atal </strong></em><em><strong>ji</strong></em><em><strong> made anti-defection law stricter</strong></em></p>

<p>PM Modi also spoke about the recent demise of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee after receiving the maximum number of requests from people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tributes for Atal Ji have poured in from all sections of society, PM Modi informed, adding that&nbsp;Atal Ji brought a very distinctive and positive change in India's political culture.</p>

<p>It was decided during the tenure of PM Vajpayee to fix the size of Council of Ministers to 15% of the size of the State Assemblies. Atal Ji also made the anti-defection law stricter," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Remembering the immense contributions of Atal Ji. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a> <a href="https://t.co/dQXaZ82hvt">pic.twitter.com/dQXaZ82hvt</a></p>
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<p><em><strong>No crimes against women in India&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

<p>India will not tolerate crimes against women. It’s for this reason that Parliament passed stricter laws against rape, and passed amendment to make child rape punishable by death penalty, says PM Modi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em><strong>The eyes of the nation are on Jakarta</strong></em></p>

<p>PM Modi hailed the winners of the Asian Games 2018 being held at Jakarta, Indonesia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We are proud of the medal winners in the 2018 Asian Games and wish those whose events are left the very best. I once again urge the people of India to focus on fitness,” he said.</p>

<p>India has won 29 medals in the Games so far -- 7 gold, 5 silver and 17 bronze.</p>

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<p><em><strong>Triple Talaq bill: Assure Muslim women justice</strong></em></p>

<p>PM Modi also spoke about the Tripal talaq bill and said: "The triple talaq bill was passed in Lok Sabha but could not be passed in the Rajya Sabha. But, I would like to assure Muslim women that the entire nation is there with them and will ensure that they get justice."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The triple talaq bill was passed in Lok Sabha but could not be passed in the Rajya Sabha. But, I would like to assure Muslim women that the entire nation is there with them and will ensure that they get justice: PM Narendra Modi in Mann ki Baat. (file pic) <a href="https://t.co/UFPyfNRbrU">pic.twitter.com/UFPyfNRbrU</a></p>
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<p><em><strong>Parliamentarian made productive monsoon session&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

<p>"You will be pleased to know that Monsoon Session Of Parliament has successfully managed to raise its productivity by 118% in Lok Sabha, and by 74% in Rajya Sabha."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added: "This Monsoon Session shall forever be remembered as an exemplary move for social justice and well-being of youth."</p>

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<p>PM Modi extended greetings to the community of engineers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">While observing Engineers Day, we should think of the future as well. Workshops should be held at different places. What are the things we need to learn in the changing times? What do we need to teach? What do we need to connect to? . <a href="https://t.co/x7FNZFrtPo">pic.twitter.com/x7FNZFrtPo</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My dear countrymen! There is a mood of festivity and with this the preparations for Diwali also begin. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PMonAIR?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PMonAIR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a></p>
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The address began at 11 am and is being aired on the entire network of All India Radio and Doordarshan as well as on the YouTube channels of the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, AIR and DD News. 

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