PM Modi received a resounding welcome on Saturday when he returned to India from his US trip. (Source: File)
Mann Ki Baat Today HIGHLIGHTS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through his monthly radio broadcast ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday and conveyed his best wishes for the upcoming festive season. He urged the youth to stop tobacco consumption and build a fit India. He urged people to join the exercise to ban on single-use plastic on October 2, Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary on October 2.
Speaking about welfare works being led by women in various fields, PM Modi pushed for women empowerment and asked people to encourage women in order to strengthen the ways for their own prosperity. Making a case for building a fit India, PM Modi concluded his address by urging people to participate in the ‘Run for Unity’ event on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary on October 31. Read in Tamil
PM Modi received a resounding welcome on Saturday when he returned to India from his US trip. He addressed the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday and described terrorism as one of the biggest challenges for the entire humanity. The Prime Minister further added that India’s stature has gone up immensely since 2014, adding that his ‘Howdy Modi’ diaspora event in Houston, Texas was a huge success. PM Modi addressed over 50,000 Indian Americans at Houston, where he was joined by US President Donald Trump. Earlier this week, PM Modi received the Global Goalkeeper award by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for his government’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. “This honour is not mine but of the crores of Indians who not only fulfilled the Swachh Bharat dream but also made it a part of their daily lives,” he said on accepting the award.
PM Modi asked people to start preparing for the 'Run for Unity' on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary on October 31.
The Prime Minister talked about spreading awareness about the dangers of e-cigarettes, adding that they were banned to prevent youth from falling for a new way of intoxication. He requested his listeners to stop tobacco consumption and made a case for the Fit India Movement.
Prime Minister urged listerners to ban single-use plastics. "I hope that you all will be apart of the exercise to get rid of single-use plastics on October 2," he said.
Prime Minister spoke with Ripu Daman, India's first Plogger and asked him to explain the concept of Plogging during Mann Ki Baat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to sister Mariam Thresia for her contribution to the betterment of the society during his radio programme.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Daniil Medvedev's speech at the US Open which impressed him, adding that it personified the spirit of sportsmanship.
A student from Arunachal Pradesh requested the prime minister to write more content relating to parents and teachers for the second edition of his book 'Exam Warriors'.
PM Modi pushed for women empowerment in his address, and said "This Diwali, Let us celebrate Bharat ki Lakshmi."
PM Modi said that with Navratris beginning from today, the atmosphere of festivals will be filled with new energy, new enthusiasm and new resolve.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his greetings for the festive season in his radio programme.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is talking with Lata Mangeshkar. He wished her a belated happy birthday.
PM Narendra Modi Sunday has begun his 'Mann Ki Baat'
PM Modi says he has a very special guest joining him during Mann Ki Baat.
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