In the earlier address to the nation in July, PM Modi also talked about the successful rescue mission conducted in Thailand where 12 teenage football players were extracted from a network of caves they were exploring, the passage of which was flooded due to rains. “The sense of responsibility and commitment, prevailing at every level was astonishing. The government, their parents, family members, media, citizens of that country, each one of them displayed an awe-inspiring sense of peace and patience. All of them came together as a team to accomplish their mission,” he said.
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My dear countrymen, Namaskar. Today, the entire country is celebrating Rakshabandhan. Heartiest greetings to all fellow citizens on this auspicious occasion. The festival of Rakshabandhan symbolizes the bond of love & trust between a brother & a sister. For centuries, this festival has proved to be a shining example of social harmony. In the nation’s history, there are innumerable accounts of this sacred thread, binding together people of distant lands, different religions, around a spindle of trust. In a few days from now, we shall celebrate the festive occasion of Janmashtami.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins the 47th episode of his radio address.
Here is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio address on July 29.
In the previous edition of Mann ki Baat, PM Modi appealed to the nation to care for the environment, celebrate eco-friendly Ganesh Utsav and encouraged the youth to instil and revive their spirit to serve the nation. He also remembered freedom fighters Lokmanya Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad, whose birth anniversary was observed last week, on July 23, as he appealed to the citizens to follow their footsteps.
Welcome to the Indian Express LIVE blog. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his address at 11 am. The 47th episode of his radio address will be broadcast on All India Radio(AIR) and Doordarshan.