PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat'| Remember To Go 'Vocal For Local' This Dussehra, Light A Lamp For Covid Warriors And Army Jawans

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation today on Mann ki Baat and urged the people to go vocal for local this Dussehra. PM Modi also said that everyone should light a lamp to honour the Covid warriors and army personnel.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Image: PTI)

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation on his 70th Mann Ki Batt, his monthly radio programme. PM Modi commenced his address by greeting the nation on Vijayadashmi. PM Modi urged for low key celebrations on Dussehra this year. PM asked people not to forget about the lockdown period which made us realise how important are the health care workers, municipality staff, cleaners, sweepers. PM requested the nation to light one Diya on their name to honour them this Dussehra. Also Read|ABP Bihar E-Shikhar Sammelan LIVE: 'Nitish Kumar Has Brought Change In Bihar, There Is No Anti Incumbency': JD(U) State President "During festivals, do remember lockdown times when we got to know those close associates of society without whom our lives would have been very difficult. Sanitisation workers, housekeepers & guards were with us in difficult times, now in festivals, we've to take them along," PM Modi As festive season lies ahead, PM Modi 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."  Prime Minister Modi asked the youth of the country to learn martial arts. He also talked about local sports like Malkham making global headlines.

Remember Jawans during festivals, light a lamp for them: PM Modi

PM Modi also urged people to remember Jawans who are away from home and ensuring our saftey at border. He said, ' This festival season, remember Jawans and light a lamp for them.' "One aspect about Sardar Patel that is not as widely known- he had a great sense of humour, even in the middle of tough circumstances. This is a learning for all of us- we must always keep our sense of humour alive", PM Modi PM Modi Calls for Efforts on National Integration   "Unity is strength, Unity is power," said PM Modi. He also urged countrymen to visit a government-run website- ekbharat.gov.in and called for donations for efforts on national integration.

Prime Minister also said that Indian has become a Khadi hub and people from all across the world are buying our products. PM urged everyone to buy Khadi and help India in becoming Atmanirbhar.