Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in the 73rd Mann Ki Baat today. This is PM Modi's first radio programme in the year 2021. PM Modi addressed the 'Mann Ki Baat' a day before Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the country's Union Budget in the Parliament.
PM Modi began his address by remembering the unsung heroes who received gallantry awards on Republic Day. PM told people to take inspiration from such warriors.
PM Modi also said that the victory of the Indian Team at Gabba has made the whole country proud and one should learn how to rise from failures from the India cricket team.
"This month, we got good news from the cricket pitch. After initial hiccups, the Indian team bounced back gloriously and won the series in Australia. Our team's hard work and teamwork was inspiring" PM Modi during Mann Ki Baat.
PM Modi also that India is one of the most successful countries to launch the Covid vaccination drive and the world is applauding our country for vaccinating 30 lakh people in such a short span.
PM Modi said, "You must have noticed about the vaccination programme that India is able to help others because India today is self-reliant in the field of medicines and vaccines."
PM Modi also shifted focus on Republic Day violence during the Kisan Tractor Rally and said that the nation was shocked to witness the insult of tricolor on January 26.
PM Modi also said, "I call upon all the countrymen & especially our young friends, to write about our freedom fighters, events associated with it & write books about tales of valour during freedom struggle from their areas."
PM Modi also applauded the contribution of women in nation-building and said, "A few days back four Indian women pilots commanded a direct flight from San Fransisco in US to Bengaluru. The flight, covering a distance of over 10,000 kms, brought over 225 people to India. Be it any field, the participation of nation's women is continuously increasing."
PM Modi also said that India is celebrating road safety month and also emphasized the importance of FasTags in our daily life. PM Modi requested citizens to follow the rules while driving/riding as also make others aware.
"India is observing 'Road Safety Month' from Jan 18-Feb17. Road mishaps are matter of concern for all. Roads built by BRO has innovative slogans like 'This is highway, not runway'. You can also send such slogans/catchphrases on 'MyGov' which will be used in this campaign" said PM Modi