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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation through the 36th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' programme and called it an effective way to showcase strengths of India.
"Mann Ki Baat has become a platform where people from across the nation share constructive views, express their opinions and concerns," Modi said in his address.
He said he had kept this three-year-old programme away from politics and had tried to connect with the people without getting swayed by the (political) "heat" and "anger" that may prevail at any particular time.
In the 36th episode of the radio broadcast which was launched on October 2, 2014, Modi expressed confidence that social scientists, universities, research scholars and media experts would conduct analysis of the programme and highlight its positives and negatives, which would be beneficial for it.
During the 30-minute broadcast, he recalled some of the issues flagged by him through the programme over the last three years, talked about the cleanliness campaign, urged the countrymen to explore the incredible diversity and beauty of India and spoke about the FIFA Under-17 world cup tournament being held in the country.
He also hailed wives of two martyrs who recently joined the Army and appreciated the cleanliness drive being carried out by 18-year-old Bilal Dar in Srinagar.
Nanaji Deshmukh devoted his life towards the betterment of our villages. India’s former President Shriman Abdul Kalamji used to speak of Nanaji’s contribution in rural development while talking to youth.
From Mahatma Gandhi to Sardar Patel, many great leaders gave us direction towards 20th and 21st century, led us, faced many hardships.
PM Modi hails contribution of Print and Electronic media for #SwachhataHiSeva movement.
I am delighted to see the support towards #SwachhataHiSeva movement. People are actively contributing to a Swachh Bharat
This Gandhi Jayanti, let is buy a Khadi product and light the lamp of prosperity in the lives of the poor.
In one episode, I discussed Khadi. These days interest in Khadi has increased. I urge we should take forward Khadi movement We should follow the spirit of helping the poor to be able to light a Diwali lamp.
Once, I saw selfie of sarpanch with daughter and referred same in Mann Ki Baat. In no time #SelfieWithDaughter became a big campaign
I get so much feedback for Mann Ki Baat. Naturally, I am not able to refer to all of it but the inputs are given help us in the government.
#MannkiBaat allowed me to connect with people. It has become a platform where ppl share constructive views: PM Modi
