Mann ki Baat LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Address Nation Today at 11am

PM Modi on Kargil Diwas | Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be speaking on Kargil Diwas today, he said in a tweet about his radio programme Mann ki Baat.

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, we remember the courage and determination of our armed forces, who steadfastly protected our nation in 1999. Their valour continues to inspire generations.

Will speak more about this during today’s #MannKiBaat, which begins shortly. #CourageInKargil

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2020

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Ongoing Issues | Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to address the coronavirus pandemic in this 'Mann ki Baat', even as nearly 49,000 new Covid-19 cases have been coming up in 24-hour periods.

Addressing the nation in his Mann ki Baat radio programme, PM Modi said India knew how to maintain friendships but also look the enemy in the eye and retaliate if the need arises.

PM Modi to Share 'Inspiring' Anecdotes Today | Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier asked people to share inspiring anecdotes for his 67th Mann ki Baat.

I am sure you would be aware of inspiring anecdotes of how collective efforts have brought about positive changes.

You would surely know of initiatives that have transformed many lives.

Please share them for this month’s #MannKiBaat, which will take place on the 26th!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 11, 2020

Current Ongoing Issues | Meanwhilem the Congress has been attacking Prime Minister Modi as well as the Centre over the border row with China, with former party chief Rahul Gandhi asking them to come clean on the Indian territories occupied by the neighbour.

Caution as Economy Opens Up: PM Modi | In his last radio address in May, PM Modi asked Indians to exercise extra caution as the economy opens up, a day after the central government came up with a phased plan for reopening the country while locking down containment zones till June 30. 

PM Modi Urged Following of Covid-19 Norms | PM Modi, in his last address had said: "As compared to lockdown, we need to be even more careful now during Unlock. If you don't wear masks, follow social distancing and other precautions, you put yourself as well as others at risk. I appeal to all countrymen to not be careless."

PM Modi on Migrants Returning Home | Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his last address, talked about the migrants who had returned home amid Covid-19: “You would be seeing many inspiring stories of migrant labourers. In UP's Barabanki, labourers who returned from outside started working to restore natural form of Kalyani river. While staying in isolation, the way migrant labourers have changed things around them is commendable.”

PM Modi on Galwan Valley Clashes | PM Modi had added: “Bharat mitrata nibhana jaanta hai, toh, aankh mein aankh dalkar dekhna aur uchit jawab dena bhi janta hai. Hamare veer sainikon ne dikha dia ke vo Maa Bharti ke gaurav par aanch nahi aane denge (India knows how to maintain friendship but also look our enemy in the eye and retaliate if the need arises. Our brave soldiers have proved that they will not let any harm come on their motherland).”

PM Modi on Galwan Valley Clashes | Talking about the Galwan Valley clashes in his last address, in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed, PM Modi said: “The world has seen India's commitment to protecting its borders & sovereignty. In Ladakh, a befitting reply has been given to those coveting our territories.”

PM Modi on 2020 On Last Mann ki Baat | In his radio address in June, PM Modi said people were commonly talking about when will 2020 end. “They feel it has been a year of many challenges. There could be any number of challenges but our history shows that we've always overcome them. We've emerged stronger after challenges,” he said.

Last Mann ki Baat's Focus | The last radio programme session was focussed on the tensions with China post violent clashes in the Galwan Valley that left 20 Indian soldiers dead as well as the country’s response to the coronavirus crisis as cases cross the 5 lakh-mark.

PM Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' Today | Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the 67th edition of the monthly Mann ki Baat radio programme today at 11 am.

Do tune in tomorrow, 26th July, at 11 AM. #MannKiBaat. pic.twitter.com/Px52Xrm2bY

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 25, 2020