The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi addressed the nation through his radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, on Sunday.
In the 47th edition of the monthly programme, Modi began his address by wishing everyone a happy Raksha Bandhan. He also added that in a few days time, the nation will be celebrating Janmashtami.
PM @narendramodi conveys Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami greetings to people across India. #MannKiBaat https://t.co/AVf4Sj8nB1 pic.twitter.com/UWhLBchseM
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Prime Minister also greeted the nation on Sanskrit Diwas and said that the Sanskrit language has played a “stellar role” in the universal spread of knowledge.
PM @narendramodi conveys greetings on Sanskrit Diwas. #MannKiBaat https://t.co/AVf4Sj8nB1 pic.twitter.com/HbzxIKAPUX
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He also conveyed Teachers’ Day wishes to the people.
PM @narendramodi conveys Teachers' Day greetings. #MannKiBaat https://t.co/AVf4Sj8nB1 pic.twitter.com/kWc4amXQrJ
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On Kerala floods, PM said that the country stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the people of Kerala, which is battling its worst-ever floods. He also appreciated the Armed personnel, NDRF teams and all others involved in the rescue and relief operations in Kerala.
India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with people of Kerala. #MannKiBaat https://t.co/AVf4Sj8nB1 pic.twitter.com/0BRKb0R49E
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The Prime Minister also paid homage to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, emphasising that he gave a new dimension to the political culture in India. “The affection and respect for Atal Ji from people across the country reflects his great personality,” Modi added.
Entire nation was deeply saddened to hear about demise of Atal Ji: PM @narendramodi during #MannKiBaat https://t.co/AVf4Sj8nB1 pic.twitter.com/zW3wMrX2NT
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The Prime Minister also touched upon simultaneous polls, calling it a “good sign” for democracy.
On the discussions of holding elections together, Modi said, “Monsoon Session of Parliament has successfully managed to raise its productivity by 118% in Lok Sabha, and by 74% in Rajya Sabha. This Monsoon Session shall forever be remembered as an exemplary move for social justice and well-being of youth.”
Monsoon Session of Parliament has successfully managed to raise its productivity by 118% in Lok Sabha, and by 74% in Rajya Sabha. #MannKiBaat https://t.co/AVf4Sj8nB1 pic.twitter.com/5fCXUPvoL4
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The Prime Minister also congratulated all the Indian players who have won medals in the ongoing Asian Games in Jakarta.
PM @narendramodi congratulates medal winners at Asian Games 2018. #MannKiBaat https://t.co/AVf4Sj8nB1 pic.twitter.com/tiZYYpnJTo
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