<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidImMPWn3yZ4nv" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 28) addressed his 101st edition of "Mann ki Baat" — a radio programme that he routinely uses to communicate with the masses. During the address, PM Modi touched upon various topics, including his recent visit to Hiroshima, Japan for the G7 summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Just a few days back I was in Hiroshima in Japan. There I got the opportunity to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. It was an emotional experience. When we cherish the memories of history, it helps the coming generations a lot," said PM Modi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This Sunday's edition comes on the same day as when PM Modi inaugurated the new parliament building and dedicated it to the nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, last month, the radio show hit its 100th episode which was broadcast live at the United Nations as well. Speaking about the longevity of the programme, PM Modi termed it akin to his 'second century'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' is the beginning of the second century. Last month we all celebrated its special century. Your participation is the biggest strength of this programme," he said</p>

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<p>"When 'Mann Ki Baat' was broadcast, at that time in different countries of the world, in different time zones... Somewhere it was evening and somewhere it was late night. Despite this, a large number of people made time to listen to the 100th episode."</p>

<p>During the address, the BJP leader paid tribute to Indian freedom fighter Veer Savarkar on his 140th birth anniversary.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Veer Savarkar's personality was one of firmness and magnanimity. His fearless and self-respecting nature did not like the mentality of slavery at all. Not only the freedom movement, whatever Veer Savarkar did for social equality and social justice is remembered even today," PM Modi said.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is 'Mann Ki Baat' all about?</strong></h2>

<p>PM Modi addresses the nation's citizens on a variety of topics on his radio programme, "Mann Ki Baat." It debuted on October 3, 2014, and it currently airs on the All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD) network at 11 am on the last Sunday of every month.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 28) addressed his 101st edition of "Mann ki Baat" — a radio programme that he routinely uses to communicate with the masses.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 28) addressed his 101st edition of "Mann ki Baat" — a radio programme that he routinely uses to communicate with the masses. During the address, PM Modi touched upon various topics, including his recent visit to Hiroshima, Japan for the G7 summit. “Just a few days back I was in Hiroshima in Japan. There I got the opportunity to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. It was an emotional experience. When we cherish the memories of history, it helps the coming generations a lot," said PM Modi. This Sunday's edition comes on the same day as when PM Modi inaugurated the new parliament building and dedicated it to the nation. Notably, last month, the radio show hit its 100th episode which was broadcast live at the United Nations as well. Speaking about the longevity of the programme, PM Modi termed it akin to his 'second century'. "This episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' is the beginning of the second century. Last month we all celebrated its special century. Your participation is the biggest strength of this programme," he said ALSO READ | 'Mann Ki Baat' goes global! Indian PM Modi's radio show to be aired in UN "When 'Mann Ki Baat' was broadcast, at that time in different countries of the world, in different time zones... Somewhere it was evening and somewhere it was late night. Despite this, a large number of people made time to listen to the 100th episode." During the address, the BJP leader paid tribute to Indian freedom fighter Veer Savarkar on his 140th birth anniversary. “Veer Savarkar's personality was one of firmness and magnanimity. His fearless and self-respecting nature did not like the mentality of slavery at all. Not only the freedom movement, whatever Veer Savarkar did for social equality and social justice is remembered even today," PM Modi said. WATCH | Mann Ki Baat 100th episode : Indian PM recalls ‘selfie with daughter’ campaign × What is 'Mann Ki Baat' all about? PM Modi addresses the nation's citizens on a variety of topics on his radio programme, "Mann Ki Baat." It debuted on October 3, 2014, and it currently airs on the All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD) network at 11 am on the last Sunday of every month. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'It was an emotional...': PM Modi on his Hiroshima visit in 'Mann ki Baat' address

<p>On Sunday, April 30, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the 100th episode of his radio programme "Mann Ki Baat" and in it he shared the message of perseverance and collective action by everyone. Sharing the idea of 'Charaiveti, Charaiveti', which means to keep going and not giving&nbsp;up when faced with a certain adversit, PM Modi gave the slogan of 'keep going' to his listeners.&nbsp;"I firmly believe that collective efforts can bring about the biggest change," PM Modi added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister said Mann Ki Baat has evolved to honour the goodwill and positivity with the involvement of Indians. It had initially begun to air in October 2014.</p>

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<p>In the 100th episode, PM Modi said he hope what started with Mann Ki Baat will become a new tradition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Sunday, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay attended the radio programme as well. She spoke about education and the organisation's commitment to ensuring universal access to education by 2030. The contribution of India, the world's most populous nation, was also highlighted by the speaker. She also discusses the preservation of Indian culture and education, which PM Modi refers to as Mann Ki Baat's "favourite topics".</p>

<p>PM Modi also spoke of India's G20 presidency at the radio show. "We are also presiding over the G-20. This is also one of the reasons why our resolve to enrich Diverse Global Cultures along with education has become stronger," he said.</p>

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<p>The prime minister also underscored efforts to resolve environment-related issues.&nbsp;"Similarly, we have also continuously talked about serious issues like clean Siachen, single-use plastic and e-waste. The effort of 'Mann Ki Baat' is very important in solving the environmental issue which the whole world is worried about today."</p>

<p>"It is my unbreakable belief that through collective effort, the biggest change can be made possible," PM Modi said and added that several selfless attempts have been made in Mann Ki Baat episodes to provide education to the underprivileged sections of society.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sanjay Kashyap, who operated a mobile library in Jharkhand, D Prakash Rao, an Odisha tea vendor who made it his life's work to educate underprivileged children&nbsp;and other individuals were mentioned by the PM Modi.</p>

<h2>New York, New Jersey issue resolutions in honour of 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat</h2>

<p>In honour of the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio show "Mann Ki Baat," the states of New York and New Jersey have issued special resolutions.</p>

<p>Indian-American Senator Kevin Thomas introduced the resolution in the Senate, while Indian-American Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar introduced the measure in the Assembly. Raj Mukherji, an assemblyman, has proposed the resolution to the New Jersey General Assembly. Sam Joshi, the mayor of Edison, presented a resolution during the event. The resolutions were presented to S Jaishankar, India's Union minister of external affairs, during a special community gathering early on Sunday, when the radio show's 100th edition was broadcast.</p>

<p>The New York Legislative resolution termed 'Mann Ki Baat' a "vital broadcast has become an effective means of communication between the Government and the people of India to promote good governance and thereby deepen democracy."</p>

<p>Moreover, the New Jersey General Assembly resolution stated that "the strength and success of the State of New Jersey, the vitality of our communities, and the effectiveness of democracies throughout the world depend, in great measure, upon public-spirited enterprises, such as Mann Ki Baat, which strive to engage the public in furtherance of an educated and astute electorate."</p>

<p>PM Modi&nbsp;had earlier tweeted, "This has been a truly special journey, in which we have celebrated the collective spirit of India's people and highlighted inspiring life journeys."</p>

<p>The most often discussed subjects during the past eight and a half years have been yoga, youth, women-led initiatives, and cleanliness.</p>

<p>According to the episode transcripts, much discussion has also been conducted concerning khadi, cultural heritage, the lives of Padma recipients, science and the environment, and the bravery and sacrifices of Indian warriors.</p>

<p>The topics discussed during the Prime Minister's first and second terms change noticeably. The following episodes projected a lot of government policies and efforts, however the episodes shown between 2014 and 2019 were more inspirational in character.</p>

<p>Nearly every episode featured a capsule on health-related issues, such as adhering to Covid-appropriate behaviour, vaccinations, lockdowns, and subsequent reopening, during the two years of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns in 2020 and 2021.<br />
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On Sunday, April 30, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the 100th episode of his radio programme "Mann Ki Baat" and in it he shared the message of perseverance and collective action by everyone.

On Sunday, April 30, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the 100th episode of his radio programme "Mann Ki Baat" and in it he shared the message of perseverance and collective action by everyone. Sharing the idea of 'Charaiveti, Charaiveti', which means to keep going and not giving up when faced with a certain adversit, PM Modi gave the slogan of 'keep going' to his listeners. "I firmly believe that collective efforts can bring about the biggest change," PM Modi added. The prime minister said Mann Ki Baat has evolved to honour the goodwill and positivity with the involvement of Indians. It had initially begun to air in October 2014. Also Read | Over 210 migrant bodies recovered on Tunisian coast in less than two weeks In the 100th episode, PM Modi said he hope what started with Mann Ki Baat will become a new tradition. On Sunday, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay attended the radio programme as well. She spoke about education and the organisation's commitment to ensuring universal access to education by 2030. The contribution of India, the world's most populous nation, was also highlighted by the speaker. She also discusses the preservation of Indian culture and education, which PM Modi refers to as Mann Ki Baat's "favourite topics". PM Modi also spoke of India's G20 presidency at the radio show. "We are also presiding over the G-20. This is also one of the reasons why our resolve to enrich Diverse Global Cultures along with education has become stronger," he said. Also Read | 'We thought we could die': Former House speaker Nancy Pelosi on visiting Ukraine last year The prime minister also underscored efforts to resolve environment-related issues. "Similarly, we have also continuously talked about serious issues like clean Siachen, single-use plastic and e-waste. The effort of 'Mann Ki Baat' is very important in solving the environmental issue which the whole world is worried about today." "It is my unbreakable belief that through collective effort, the biggest change can be made possible," PM Modi said and added that several selfless attempts have been made in Mann Ki Baat episodes to provide education to the underprivileged sections of society. Watch | Pope Francis on a three-day visit to Hungary, meets Ukrainian refugees × Sanjay Kashyap, who operated a mobile library in Jharkhand, D Prakash Rao, an Odisha tea vendor who made it his life's work to educate underprivileged children and other individuals were mentioned by the PM Modi. New York, New Jersey issue resolutions in honour of 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat In honour of the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio show "Mann Ki Baat," the states of New York and New Jersey have issued special resolutions. Indian-American Senator Kevin Thomas introduced the resolution in the Senate, while Indian-American Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar introduced the measure in the Assembly. Raj Mukherji, an assemblyman, has proposed the resolution to the New Jersey General Assembly. Sam Joshi, the mayor of Edison, presented a resolution during the event. The resolutions were presented to S Jaishankar, India's Union minister of external affairs, during a special community gathering early on Sunday, when the radio show's 100th edition was broadcast. The New York Legislative resolution termed 'Mann Ki Baat' a "vital broadcast has become an effective means of communication between the Government and the people of India to promote good governance and thereby deepen democracy." Moreover, the New Jersey General Assembly resolution stated that "the strength and success of the State of New Jersey, the vitality of our communities, and the effectiveness of democracies throughout the world depend, in great measure, upon public-spirited enterprises, such as Mann Ki Baat, which strive to engage the public in furtherance of an educated and astute electorate." PM Modi had earlier tweeted, "This has been a truly special journey, in which we have celebrated the collective spirit of India's people and highlighted inspiring life journeys." The most often discussed subjects during the past eight and a half years have been yoga, youth, women-led initiatives, and cleanliness. According to the episode transcripts, much discussion has also been conducted concerning khadi, cultural heritage, the lives of Padma recipients, science and the environment, and the bravery and sacrifices of Indian warriors. The topics discussed during the Prime Minister's first and second terms change noticeably. The following episodes projected a lot of government policies and efforts, however the episodes shown between 2014 and 2019 were more inspirational in character. Nearly every episode featured a capsule on health-related issues, such as adhering to Covid-appropriate behaviour, vaccinations, lockdowns, and subsequent reopening, during the two years of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns in 2020 and 2021. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

PM Modi gives special message on collective action in 100th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' radio show

<p>PM Narendra Modi in his radio address "Mann ki Baat"&nbsp;to the nation recalled the “collective might of the country” as India celebrated its 75th Independence Day on August 15.</p>

<p>"Amrit Dhara" of "Amrit Mahotsav" is flowing in all corners of the country in this month of independence," PM Modi said while lauding the efforts of countrymen in the "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign.</p>

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<p>"In August, all your letters, messages and cards have soaked my office in hues of the tricolour. I have hardly come across any letter which does not carry the tricolour or does not talk about the tricolour &amp; freedom," the Indian prime minister said.</p>

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<p>"I got an opportunity to go to a premiere of 'Swaraj'. This is a great initiative to acquaint the younger generation of the country with the efforts of unsung heroes and heroines who took part in the freedom movement," the PM&nbsp;said as he urged people to watch the show on Doordarshan every&nbsp;Sunday at 9 pm.</p>

<p>The prime minister noted September will be observed as nutrition month while asserting that social awareness is crucial in the fight against malnutrition.</p>

<p>"We celebrate 'Poshan maah' or nutrition month between September 1 and 30," Modi informed the nation during his address. "Many creative and diverse efforts are being made against malnutrition," he noted.</p>

<p>"Better use of technology and public participation has&nbsp;also become an important part of 'Poshan Abhiyan'. The Jal Jeevan mission is going to have a big impact in making India malnutrition free," he said.</p>

<p>"The United Nations has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets by passing a resolution. You will also be very happy to know that this proposal by India got the support of more than 70 countries."</p>

<p>PM Modi said millets are being categorised as a superfood. "Along with focusing on research and innovation related to this, FPOs are being encouraged, so that production can be increased."</p>

<p>"Together we all have to make it a mass movement, and also increase awareness of millets among the people of the country."</p>

<p>On Digital India, the prime minister said it has given rise to digital entrepreneurs across the country.</p>

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PM Narendra Modi in his radio address "Mann ki Baat" to the nation recalled the “collective might of the country” as India celebrated its 75th Independence Day on August 15.

PM Narendra Modi in his radio address "Mann ki Baat" to the nation recalled the “collective might of the country” as India celebrated its 75th Independence Day on August 15. "Amrit Dhara" of "Amrit Mahotsav" is flowing in all corners of the country in this month of independence," PM Modi said while lauding the efforts of countrymen in the "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign. Watch: PM Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat "In August, all your letters, messages and cards have soaked my office in hues of the tricolour. I have hardly come across any letter which does not carry the tricolour or does not talk about the tricolour & freedom," the Indian prime minister said. Also Read | India's 76th Independence Day celebrations: All that PM Modi said in his speech "I got an opportunity to go to a premiere of 'Swaraj'. This is a great initiative to acquaint the younger generation of the country with the efforts of unsung heroes and heroines who took part in the freedom movement," the PM said as he urged people to watch the show on Doordarshan every Sunday at 9 pm. The prime minister noted September will be observed as nutrition month while asserting that social awareness is crucial in the fight against malnutrition. "We celebrate 'Poshan maah' or nutrition month between September 1 and 30," Modi informed the nation during his address. "Many creative and diverse efforts are being made against malnutrition," he noted. "Better use of technology and public participation has also become an important part of 'Poshan Abhiyan'. The Jal Jeevan mission is going to have a big impact in making India malnutrition free," he said. "The United Nations has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets by passing a resolution. You will also be very happy to know that this proposal by India got the support of more than 70 countries." PM Modi said millets are being categorised as a superfood. "Along with focusing on research and innovation related to this, FPOs are being encouraged, so that production can be increased." "Together we all have to make it a mass movement, and also increase awareness of millets among the people of the country." On Digital India, the prime minister said it has given rise to digital entrepreneurs across the country. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Mann ki Baat: PM Modi lauds Independence Day celebrations; highlights campaign to eradicate malnutrition

In his Mann Ki Baat program, PM Narendra Modi has expressed his gratitude to the health workers who have given height to the campaign of vaccination. He said that today vaccination in the country has crossed 100 crores. On this occasion, PM Modi also announced to organize three competitions on the occasion of National Unity Day on 31 October. He said that to promote the use of drone technology, we have simplified the process of its licensing.

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi acknowledges efforts of healthcare workers