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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 30 June addressed the 111th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, marking his first in the new term. He highlighted the continuity of the program despite a brief pause, emphasising the ongoing positive impact of citizen-driven initiatives across India. PM Shri Modi also expressed gratitude for the public’s reaffirmation of faith in the Constitution and democratic processes during the historic 2024 Lok Sabha elections
Addressing the programme prime Minister said, “The ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio program may have been paused for a few months, but the spirit of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ in the country and society, touching upon the good work done every day, work done with selfless spirit, work having a positive impact on the society – carried on relentlessly. Amidst the news of the elections, you certainly would have noticed such news that touched the heart.” He added, I also thank the countrymen for having reiterated their unwavering faith in our Constitution and the democratic systems of the country. The 2024 elections were the biggest elections in the world. An election as big as this, in which 65 crore people cast their votes, has never taken place in any other country in the world. For this, I congratulate the Election Commission and everyone involved in the voting process.
He adds, “A memorable Yoga Session was also held at Galle Fort, famous for its UNESCO heritage site in Sri Lanka. People also did Yoga at the Observation Deck in New York, USA. The President of Marshall Islands also participated in the Yoga Day program organized there on a large scale for the first time. A grand Yoga Day program was also organized in Thimpu, Bhutan, in which my friend Prime Minister Tobgay also participated. That is, we all saw panoramic views of people doing Yoga in every corner of the world. I express my heartfelt gratitude to all the friends who participated on Yoga Day. And then there is this long standing request of mine. We do not have to make Yoga just a one-day practice. You should do Yoga regularly. You will certainly feel positive changes in your life by doing this. Talking about Araku coffee of Andhra Pradesh, he said, “There are so many products of India which are in great demand all over the world and when we see a local product of India going global, it is natural to feel proud. One such product is Araku coffee. Araku coffee is produced in large quantities in Alluri Sita Rama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its rich flavour and aroma. Around 1.5 lakh tribal families are associated with the cultivation of Araku coffee. Girijan cooperative has played a very important role in taking Araku coffee to new heights. It brought together the farmer brothers and sisters here and encouraged them to cultivate Araku coffee. In the address, PM Modi thanked Kuwait for launching a special Hindi program on its national radio, aimed at showcasing Indian culture through films and discussions, which has garnered interest among both the Indian community and locals in Kuwait. PM Shri Narendra Modi discussed the global celebrations honouring Indian culture, including the installation of Rabindranath Tagore’s statue in Turkmenistan and the annual Indian Arrival Day in Suriname. He also spoke about campaign related to environmental conservation the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign launched on World Environment Day, urging citizens to plant trees in honor of their mothers. “I was thinking… we can’t give anything to our mother, but, can we do something else? Through this thought, a special campaign has been launched on World Environment Day this year. The name of this campaign is – ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’. I have also planted a tree in the name of my mother. I have appealed to all the countrymen; people of all the countries of the world to plant a tree along with their mothers, or in their name.
And I am immensely happy to see that the campaign to plant trees in memory of the mother or in her honor is progressing rapidly. On social media, People are sharing pictures of planting trees with their mothers or with their photographs. Everyone is planting trees for one’s mother – whether one is rich or poor, whether one is a working woman or a homemaker. This campaign has provided all of us with an equal opportunity to express affection towards mothers. They are inspiring others by sharing their pictures with #Plant4Mother and #Ek_Ped_Maa_Ke_Naam.”