Mann Ki Baat: PM praises Armed forces; remembers Mahatma Gandhi

Updated: Sunday, September 30, 2018, 11:53 [IST]

New Delhi, Sep 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the 48th edition of his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme. The program will be broadcasted on the entire network of All India Radio and Doordarshan at 11 am.

Apart from it, the monthly radio programme will also be streamed on the YouTube channels of the Prime Minister's Office, Information and Broadcasting Ministry, AIR and DD News and will be simultaneously broadcast on AIR's website - www.allindiaradio.gov.in.

Here are the Highlights:

Sep 30, 2018, 11:35 AM IST

My dear countrymen, be it Navratri, Durgapuja or Vijayadashmi, I offer all my heartfelt greetings to all of you on account of these holy festivals. Thank you!

Sep 30, 2018, 11:30 AM IST

Even this year, we should try to organize Run For Unity in our village, town, city or metropolis. This is the best way to remember Sardar Saheb, because he worked for the unity of our nation throughout his lifetime

Sep 30, 2018, 11:30 AM IST

The month of October heralds, Jai Prakash Narayan ji's birth anniversary, the beginning of the birth centenary of Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindiaji. These luminaries have been infusing inspiration in all of us and we offer our heartfelt tributes to them

Sep 30, 2018, 11:29 AM IST

As a society, we need to understand the importance of human rights and inculcate them into practice - this is the very basis of SabKa Saath–SabKa Vikas

Sep 30, 2018, 11:29 AM IST

For a healthy society, and for lofty democratic values I feel that, it is a very hope inspiring event. Today, with NHRC operating at national level, 26 State Human Rights Commissions have also been constituted

Sep 30, 2018, 11:29 AM IST

In its journey of 25 years, it has created an atmosphere of hope and confidence in the countrymen

Sep 30, 2018, 11:29 AM IST

NHRC has instilled widespread awareness of human rights and has played an important role in preventing their misuse

Sep 30, 2018, 11:29 AM IST

In the emblem of our National Human Rights Commission, the ideal mantra harking back to Vedic period- "Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah" is inscribed

Sep 30, 2018, 11:29 AM IST

Our most beloved leader, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the former Prime Minister of our country, had clearly said that human rights are not analien concept for us

Sep 30, 2018, 11:28 AM IST

NHRC has not only protected human rights but has also promoted respect for human dignity over the years

Sep 30, 2018, 11:28 AM IST

PM speaks about the importance of human rights. He congratulated the National Human Rights Commission on completing 25 years.

Sep 30, 2018, 11:28 AM IST

Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention will conclude on 2nd October, 2018 with the commencement of Bapu’s 150th Birth Anniversary celebrations

Sep 30, 2018, 11:28 AM IST

This time India is hosting the biggest Sanitation Convention of the world so far, the Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention

Sep 30, 2018, 11:26 AM IST

A movement #SwachhtaHiSewa was launched on the 15th of September. Crores of people got connected with this movement and luckily I also got a chance to participate in the voluntary cleanliness shramdaan with the children of Delhi’s Ambedkar School

Sep 30, 2018, 11:26 AM IST

His slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” is hall mark of his grand personality. It was the result of his selfless service to nation that in a brief tenure of about one and a half years he gave to our jawans & farmers the mantra to reach pinnacle of success

Sep 30, 2018, 11:24 AM IST

Lal Bahadur Shastriji had a unique quality in that, he was very humble outwardly but he was rock solid from inside

Sep 30, 2018, 11:24 AM IST

Two days later, we shall celebrate the birth anniversary of Shastriji along with respected Bapu’s birth anniversary

Sep 30, 2018, 11:24 AM IST

For example, think of purchasing Khadi and handloom products on special occasions; this will benefit many weavers

Sep 30, 2018, 11:24 AM IST

My dear countrymen, when Gandhiji said that by maintaining cleanliness, freedom will be won then he probably was not aware how this would happen. But this did happen and India got freedom

Sep 30, 2018, 11:24 AM IST

This is the mantra of Gandhiji, this is the message of Gandhiji and I firmly believe that a small step of yours can surely bring about a very big benefit in the life of the poorest and the most underprivileged person

Sep 30, 2018, 11:24 AM IST

And in that too, one who has put in physical labour, who has invested money, who has applied skill must get some benefit

Sep 30, 2018, 11:23 AM IST

Keeping this mantra of Gandhiji in mind while making any purchases during 150th Anniversary of Gandhiji, we must make it a point to see that our purchase must benefit one of our countrymen

Sep 30, 2018, 11:23 AM IST

I will feel much happier if my purchase will benefit the poorest of the poor

Sep 30, 2018, 11:20 AM IST

PM congratulates the people of India on the success of the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' movement.

Sep 30, 2018, 11:19 AM IST

Naval officer Abhilash Tomy is a very courageous officer, he is the first Indian to circumnavigate the globe in a small boat without the help of modern technology

Sep 30, 2018, 11:18 AM IST

My dear countrymen, a few days ago, Officer Abhilash Tomy of our Navy was struggling between life and death. The whole country was concerned about saving Tomy

Sep 30, 2018, 11:17 AM IST

Making a difference in the lives of others through our actions

Sep 30, 2018, 11:17 AM IST

Bapu gave an inspirational mantra to all of us which is known as Gandhi Ji’s Talisman. This Mantra is extremely relevant today: PM

Sep 30, 2018, 11:17 AM IST

Gandhi Ji was a Lok Sangrahak. He endeared himself to people across all sections of society.

Sep 30, 2018, 11:16 AM IST

The Gandhi charter that continues to inspire us all

Sep 30, 2018, 10:59 am IST

PM Modi to begin his Mann Ki Baat shortly.

Sep 30, 2018, 11:04 am IST

My dear countrymen, Namaskar! There must be hardly any Indian who doesn’t feel proud of our Armed Forces, our army jawans, our soldiers

Sep 30, 2018, 11:04 am IST

Every Indian, irrespective of region, caste, religion, sect or language, is ever eager to express joy and show solidarity with our soldiers

Sep 30, 2018, 11:04 am IST

Yesterday, 125 cr Indians celebrated the Paraakram Parva, the festival of Valour

Sep 30, 2018, 11:05 am IST

We remembered that surgical strike carried out in 2016, where our soldiers gave a befitting reply to the audacity of a proxy war under the garb of terrorism

Sep 30, 2018, 11:05 am IST

A day such as Paraakaram Prava reminds our youth of the glorious heritage of our Army. It also inspires us to maintain the unity & integrity of the country

Sep 30, 2018, 11:06 am IST

Our soldiers will give a befitting reply to whosoever makes an attempt to destroy the atmosphere of peace and progress in our Nation

Sep 30, 2018, 11:07 am IST

In the two world-wars fought in the 20th century, over a lakh of our soldiers made the Supreme Sacrifice; that too in a war where we were not involved in any way

Sep 30, 2018, 11:14 am IST

We have never eyed someone else’s territory maliciously. This in itself was our commitment & dedication towards peace

Sep 30, 2018, 11:14 am IST

India is one of the largest contributors to various United Nations Peace Keeping Forces in terms of sending forces personnel

Sep 30, 2018, 11:14 am IST

For decades, our brave soldiers wearing blue helmets have played a stellar role in ensuring maintenance of World Peace

Sep 30, 2018, 11:15 am IST

The Air Force defeated the enemy at Tiger Hill by carrying out air sorties on their positions round the clock

Sep 30, 2018, 11:15 am IST

Be it the relief and rescue work or disaster management, our country is indebted to our Air Force for the commendable efforts of our Air Warrior

Sep 30, 2018, 11:15 am IST

The Indian Air Force is at the forefront of relief and rescue work during times of disasters

Sep 30, 2018, 11:16 am IST

2nd October will be special this year- it marks the start of Gandhi Ji's 150th birth anniversary celebrations.

Sep 30, 2018, 11:16 am IST

The Gandhi charter that continues to inspire us all

Sep 30, 2018, 11:17 am IST

Gandhi Ji was a Lok Sangrahak. He endeared himself to people across all sections of society.

Sep 30, 2018, 11:17 am IST

Bapu gave an inspirational mantra to all of us which is known as Gandhi Ji’s Talisman. This Mantra is extremely relevant today: PM

Sep 30, 2018, 11:17 am IST

Making a difference in the lives of others through our actions

Sep 30, 2018, 11:18 am IST

My dear countrymen, a few days ago, Officer Abhilash Tomy of our Navy was struggling between life and death. The whole country was concerned about saving Tomy

Sep 30, 2018, 11:19 am IST

Naval officer Abhilash Tomy is a very courageous officer, he is the first Indian to circumnavigate the globe in a small boat without the help of modern technology

Sep 30, 2018, 11:20 am IST

PM congratulates the people of India on the success of the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' movement.

Sep 30, 2018, 11:23 am IST

I will feel much happier if my purchase will benefit the poorest of the poor

Sep 30, 2018, 11:23 am IST

Keeping this mantra of Gandhiji in mind while making any purchases during 150th Anniversary of Gandhiji, we must make it a point to see that our purchase must benefit one of our countrymen

Sep 30, 2018, 11:24 am IST

And in that too, one who has put in physical labour, who has invested money, who has applied skill must get some benefit

Sep 30, 2018, 11:24 am IST

My dear countrymen, when Gandhiji said that by maintaining cleanliness, freedom will be won then he probably was not aware how this would happen. But this did happen and India got freedom

Sep 30, 2018, 11:24 am IST

For example, think of purchasing Khadi and handloom products on special occasions; this will benefit many weavers

Sep 30, 2018, 11:24 am IST

Two days later, we shall celebrate the birth anniversary of Shastriji along with respected Bapu’s birth anniversary

Sep 30, 2018, 11:24 am IST

Lal Bahadur Shastriji had a unique quality in that, he was very humble outwardly but he was rock solid from inside

AIR will broadcast the programme in regional languages immediately after the Hindi broadcast. The regional language versions will also be repeated at 8 pm.

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