Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation in his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. (Source: PIB/File)PM Narendra Modi Mann Ki Baat Today Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday addressed the nation in his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’.
The programme can be heard live on All India Radio, DD and Narendra Modi Mobile App. Akashvani will broadcast the show in regional languages after the Hindi broadcast. The programme can also be heard on mobile by giving a missed call on 1922.
In his last monthly radio programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged for low key Dussehra celebrations amid pandemic. He reminded the public to be Vocal for Local’ while shopping. He said, ” This time when you go shopping, remember your resolve of ‘Vocal for Local’. When purchasing goods from the market, we have to give priority to local products.”
Referring to the farm laws recently passed in Parliament, PM Modi said "Parliament has recently passed farm reform laws after rigorous brainstorming. These reforms have not only broken shackles of farmers but have also given new rights and opportunities to them."
PM Modi said, "Tomorrow we shall celebrate the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. His influence is clearly visible in the entire world. From Vancouver to Wellington, from Singapore to South Africa, his message reverberates all around."
The Prime Minister during in his monthly programme said he recently got to know about the work of Jonas Masetti, who gives lessons on Vedanta and Geeta in Brazil. 'He runs an organisation called 'Vishvavidya' which is located in hills of Petrópolis about an hour's driver from Rio De Janeiro,' PM Modi said.
"After completing mechanical engineering, Jonas worked for his stock market company. Later he was attracted towards Indian culture, especially towards Vedanta. He studied Vendanta in India &spent 4 yrs at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam in Coimbatore. I congratulate Jonas for his efforts," he added.
Prime Minister Modi said "India's culture and scripture have always been a centre of attraction for the entire world. Some people came to India in search of them and stayed here for life. While some returned to their countries as cultural ambassadors of India."
During 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said World Heritage Week provides a great opportunity for culture lovers to go back to the old times, explore the important points of their history.
Talking about a statue of Devi Annapurna being brought back from Canada to India, PM Modi said, "Every Indian would feel proud to know that an ancient idol of Devi Annapurna is being brought back from Canada to India. Almost 100 years ago in 1913, this idol was stolen from a temple in Varanasi and smuggled out of the country."
PM Modi is addressing the nation in his monthly programme. Watch live here
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon begin his radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'