Mann ki Baat: Jawans playing vital role in UN peace keeping missions, says PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in the monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'on Sunday.

The programme will begin at 11 am on October 29. This would be the 37th episode of Mann Ki Baat. The programme will also be streamed on the You Tube channels of the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and DD News.

Like every month, Modi looked forward to sharing his thoughts on themes and issues that matter to the people for which he extended the invitation, a government statement on MyGov Forum said.

The statement urged people to record their message for Modi either in Hindi or English or give a missed call on 1922 and follow the link received in SMS to directly give their suggestions.

Modi began his speech Chhath Puja wishes and its significance. ''Chhath Puja is about worshipping the nature...Sun and Water are at the centre of Mahaparva Chhath...Chhath is one of the most deeply devotional festivals of the country,'' said Modi while addressing the nation on the 37th edition of Maan Ki Baat.

Modi further talked about Khadi & Handloom which are empowering the poor. He also shared his experience of celebrating Diwali with security forces in Gurez, J&K. "Celebrating Diwali with soldiers in J&K's Gurez sector was an unforgettable experience for me."

''Our security forces are a part of UN Peace Keeping force; play a vital role in establishing peace world over. On UN Day everybody recalled the constructive & vital role the UN has played in establishing peace throughout the world,'' Modi said.

Modi paid homage to Sister Nivedita on 150th birth anniversary. He said,"Our holy land has given great souls who selflessly served humanity; Sister Nivedita was 1 such extraordinary person. Sister Nivedita worked to unite people by awakening national consciousness."

Modi also remembered India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, whose birth anniversary on November 14 is celebrated as Children's Day, and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, whose death anniversary falls on October 31.

Modi paid tributes to Sardar Patel, whose birth anniversary falls on October 31, saying he laid the foundation of a "modern, united India".

Modi congratulated Hockey team and support staff for their outstanding performance at the Asia Cup. He also congratulated Kidambi Srikanth on Denmark Open title and for enhancing the prestige of India.

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