Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday addressed the nation in his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'.(Twitter/@BJP4India)PM Narendra Modi Mann Ki Baat Today HIGHLIGHTS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday addressed the nation in his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’.
The Prime Minister began his address by talking about a statue of Devi Annapurna which is being brought back from Canada to India and outlined the importance of World Heritage Week.
He then spoke about the work of Jonas Masetti, who gives lessons on Vedanta and Geeta in Brazil.
Speaking of the farm laws passed in Parliament recently, PM Modi said the farm reform laws have broken shackles of the farmers and also provided new opportunities to them.
PM Modi urged educational institutions to adopt new, innovative methods and creative platforms for engagement with alumni.
The programme was broadcast live on All India Radio, DD and Narendra Modi Mobile App. Akashvani will broadcast the show in regional languages after the Hindi broadcast. The programme can also be heard on mobile by giving a missed call on 1922.
PM Modi said the agricultural reforms of the past have also opened doors to new possibilities for the farmers. "For years, the demands of the farmers, the demands of which every political party promised them at some time, have been fulfilled," he added.
On the upcoming death anniversary of Sri Aurobindo on December 5, the Prime Minister said, "The more we read Sri Aurobindo, the deeper we get. My young partner, the more you know Sri Aurobindo, the more you will know yourself, enrich yourself."
Referring to the farm laws recently passed in Parliament, PM Modi said "Parliament has recently passed farm reform laws after rigorous brainstorming. These reforms have not only broken shackles of farmers but have also given new rights and opportunities to them."
PM Modi said, "Tomorrow we shall celebrate the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. His influence is clearly visible in the entire world. From Vancouver to Wellington, from Singapore to South Africa, his message reverberates all around."
The Prime Minister during in his monthly programme said he recently got to know about the work of Jonas Masetti, who gives lessons on Vedanta and Geeta in Brazil. 'He runs an organisation called 'Vishvavidya' which is located in hills of Petrópolis about an hour's driver from Rio De Janeiro,' PM Modi said.
Prime Minister Modi said "India's culture and scripture have always been a centre of attraction for the entire world. Some people came to India in search of them and stayed here for life. While some returned to their countries as cultural ambassadors of India."
During 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said World Heritage Week provides a great opportunity for culture lovers to go back to the old times, explore the important points of their history.
Talking about a statue of Devi Annapurna being brought back from Canada to India, PM Modi said, "Every Indian would feel proud to know that an ancient idol of Devi Annapurna is being brought back from Canada to India. Almost 100 years ago in 1913, this idol was stolen from a temple in Varanasi and smuggled out of the country."
PM Modi is addressing the nation in his monthly programme. Watch live here
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon begin his radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'