Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation through his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. The PM's address will also mark the beginning of BJP’s election blitzkrieg in Gujarat, with as many as 199 party leaders are set to tune in to the radio address while having tea with people across the poll-bound state. Mann ki Baat Highlights: 11.33 am: At the end of every year we recall events of the year gone by. Let us begin 2018 with a message of positivity. I urge you to compile about 5 positive things from this year & share with me. With #PositiveIndia, share your positive moments from 2017. This will inspire others: PM Modi 11.30 am: In the coming days 'Eid e Milad un Nabi ' will be celebrated, Prophet Mohammad was born on this day, I extend my wishes to all countrymen: PM Narendra Modi 11.28 am: PM Modi praises the disabled people for the their achievement in the national and international level. He says that the focus is on the accessibility and opportunity for the disabled people. 11.25 am: Most of the world's naval forces allow women on warships, but very few people know that 800-900 years ago in Chola Navy, women in large numbers played a significant role in war. They, infact, used to participate in war 11.20 am: I am very glad to see that my farmer brothers have come forward to implement suggestions made in soil health card. Farmers realised that proper soil care is needed to increase production & that if we take care of our soil, it will also care for us: PM Modi 11.15 am: PM Modi calls on people to express their gratitude to the armed forces on December 7, which is celebrated as Armed Forces Flag Day. He asked everyone to post stories of their valour using the hashtag #armedforcesday. 11.10 am: PM @narendramodi talks about Navy Day and the significance of rivers in our history. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/djBOmhPi5N — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 26, 2017 11.05 am: On the ninth anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, PM Modi remembers the "brave women and men" who lost their lives. He called on all the nations to join hands in combating terror. "For over four decades, India has been raising the issue of terror. Initially, the world did not take us seriously but now the world is realising the destructive aspects of terrorism," he said. 11.00 am: PM Modi began his address by paying tribute to the men who drafted the Indian constitution. "The makers of our Constitution worked hard to give us a Constitution we would be proud of. Our Constitution safeguards the rights of the poor and weaker sections of society" he said. The event, branded as 'Mann ki Baat – Chai Ke Saath', will cover 50,128 polling booths in 182 Assembly seats. Referring to the meme mocking Modi over his tea-seller background, tweeted by the Youth Congress, state BJP in-charge Bhupender Yadav on November 23 had announced this event. PM Modi welcomed the move as he posted on Twitter saying, "Happy to know that @BJP4Gujarat Karyakartas are going to the booths and hearing #MannKiBaat together." The first phase of Gujarat polls will begin on December 9. In his last address, on October 29, PM Modi asserted that Indian soldiers have brought glory to the nation as UN peacekeepers. Hailing Indian soldiers’ contribution for the maintenance of peace in different parts of the world, Modi said India is the third highest contributor to UN peacekeeping missions, with around 7,000 personnel on missions across the world, and also imparts training to their counterparts from 85 countries. “The brave peacekeepers from this land of Mahatma Gandhi and Gautam Buddha have sent a message of peace and amity around the world,” said Modi. Hailing the armed forces, PM Modi mentioned his recent visit to Gurez, near the Line of Control in Kashmir, to spend Diwali with the soldiers. Calling it an “unforgettable” experience, he lauded the “struggle, dedication and sacrifices” of the soldiers.
