In the 60th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann ki Baat’, and the last of 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation applauding the youth for believing in the system and question government when they feel that it is not responding properly.
Marking the end of his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ session, PM Modi thanked all the political parties and MPs for productive Parliamentary sessions in last six months.
Here are the key highlights from PM Modi’s 60th edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’
Parliament’s Winter Session | Speaking about Parliament’s Winter Session, PM Modi lauded the lawmakers for a productive Parliament session and breaking records of last 60 years. “We consider our Parliament as the temple of our democracy. Today, I wish to proudly mention, that the parliamentarians that you have elected have broken all the records of the last 60 years. ”
Festivals celebrated in January | On the festivals celebrated in January, Modi said: “We all know, that based on the sun’s motion, various festivals will be celebrated throughout India in January. From Punjab to Tamil Nadu…from Gujarat to Assam…people will celebrate various festivals. Makar Sankraanti and Uttaraayan is celebrated with great fervour in the month of January. During this time, we will see the celebration of Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu and MaaghBiihu in Assam. These festivals have a close link with the prosperity of farmers and their crops.”
Swami Vivekanand birth anniversary | On birth anniversary of Vivekanand on Jan 12, on the occasion of National Youth Day, every young person should give a thought to this responsibility, taking on resolve or the other for this decade. Many of you must be aware of the rock in Kanyakumari where Swami Vivekanand ji had entered into the meditative state, the spiritual ‘Antardhyan’.
Women Empowerment | On women empowerment, the Prime Minister said, “Women have risen from poverty with resolve and determination. In UP’s Phulpur, women learnt how to make footwear and with this effort, they not only removed the thorns which hurt their feet but became self-dependent to support their families. A factory has also been set up in the village and I want to laud the local police and their families for encouraging these women.”
