In the 100th episode of “Mann ki Baat”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the radio broadcast is an expression of the feelings of crores of Indians and it has ensured he is never cut-off from people. Modi said “Mann ki Baat” gave him a solution to connect with the people and was not merely a programme but a spiritual journey for him. “Mann ki Baat has become a festival that celebrates India’s positivity and people,” he said.
The prime minister said the programme is a reflection of the “mann ki baat” of crores of Indians and an expression of their feelings. Be it ‘Swachh Bharat’, Khadi or ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, issues raised in “Mann Ki Baat” became people’s movements, he said. Modi said the monthly radio broadcast has become an important medium of learning from others.
This programme has ensured that I am never cut-off from you,” he said. During the 100th episode, Modi also had a telephonic conversation with some people who were featured earlier on the broadcast for their unique initiatives. Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Union ministers, listened to Modi’s address at different places as the ruling party went all out to make the 100th episode a mega exercise in public connect.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari listened to 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat in Nagpur, on this occasion Gadkari said that every edition of Mann Ki Baat has been special in itself. People from all over the country, from every corner, of all ages are associated with Mann Ki Baat. Through this Prime Minister shared his views with the countrymen on many such topics as Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao, Swachh Bharat Movement, love for Khadi, Prakriti Ki Baat, Amrit Mahotsav of Independence, Amrit Sarovar. Gadkari said that the subject related to Mann Ki Baat has become a mass movement. Like every edition, this edition was also special and inspiring in itself.