PM Modi To Address The Nation On 'Mann Ki Baat' Today, Likely To Focus On Dussehra And Covid Vaccine

PM Modi will address his 70th Mann Ki Baat today at 11 am. Earlier, PM focused on the art of storytelling and making India Atmanirbhar.

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation through the radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' at 11 am today. This is going to be the 70th edition of the monthly radio programme. PM Modi had sought ideas and suggestions from people on his social media accounts earlier this month about topics for Mann Ki Baat where he addresses the country over a range of issues. Also Read|ABP-CVoter Opinion Poll: JDU-BJP Likely To Douse Tejashwi Yadav's Lantern In Bihar, LJP Fails To Make An Impact Taking to his official Twitter handle earlier this month, PM Modi said, "#MannKiBaat presents a great opportunity to share inspiring journeys of outstanding citizens and discuss themes that power societal change. This month's programme will take place on the 25th. Share your ideas on the NaMo App, MyGov, or record your message." In his 69th edition of Mann Ki Baat on September 29, the Prime Minister also recalled landmark events to be observed in the coming days, including the Bhagat Singh Jayanti and the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on October 2. PM had also encouraged people to take up storytelling. He also praised the efforts being made by individuals to promote the art of story-telling across the country. He went on to praise the farmers and said they are playing a major role in the efforts to build an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. The Prime Minister's radio address will begin at 11 am on October 25. It will be aired on All India Radio and Narendra Modi mobile app while its live telecast will be available on Doordarshan. Meanwhile, Akashvani will broadcast 'Mann ki Baat' in regional languages immediately after the Hindi broadcast.