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PremiumThe 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio program made its global broadcast today i.e. Sunday, April 30. It was historic moment as the 100th episode was broadcast live in the United Nations headquarters in New York. The program, which started on October 3, 2014, has become a key pillar of the government's citizen-outreach program addressing multiple social groups such as women, youth, and farmers and has spurred community action.
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A group of people on Sunday attended the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio address 'Mann ki Baat' at a programme organised in a cinema hall in Madhya Pradesh's Indore city. Bharatiya Janata Party's Indore Lok Sabha member Shankar Lalwani organised the event at a multiplex in Sapna-Sangeeta area of the city. Talking to PTI, Lalwani claimed it was for the first time in the country that people enjoyed the 'Mann ki Baat' on the 70 mm screen of a cinema hall where the programme was broadcast. He said ex-servicemen, doctors, engineers, artists, senior office-bearers of business organisations and heads of different communities attended the programme.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' radio address has been showing a new direction to the country. Sawant was addressing a gathering in his Sankhalim Assembly constituency on the occasion of the 100th episode of the PM's radio programme.
Sawant said the country has seen a sea change due to the 'Maan ki Baat' programme. “People cutting across the political and religious spectrum have been following this series which is showing a new direction to our country," he added.
Goa Bharatiya Janata Party president Sadanand Shet Tanavade said, “Right from 'Swachh Bharat' (clean India) to 'Beti Bachao' (save the daughter), the initiatives promoted through 'Maan ki Baat' were well taken by citizens."
The 100th episode received a tremendously good response in Goa, he said, adding that the PM has put across how the issues raised in the last 99 episodes have helped to create the change. The PM has kept the country's interest as of paramount importance in his radio address, Tanavade said.
100-year-old Ramben blesses PM Modi, as she along with other members of the Indian diaspora, listens to the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat, in Auckland
The State of New York and New Jersey have issued special resolutions honouring the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, underscoring that the “vital" broadcast has become an effective means of communication to “promote good governance and deepen democracy."
Legislative Resolutions by the State of New York adopted in the Senate and Assembly on April 26, 2023, congratulate ‘Mann Ki Baat’ upon the occasion of celebrating its 100th edition on April 30.
The resolution in the Senate was introduced by Indian-American Senator Kevin Thomas and the one in the Assembly by Indian-American Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar. The New Jersey General Assembly resolution has been introduced by Assemblyman Raj Mukherji. Edison Mayor Sam Joshi also presented a resolution on the occasion.
The resolutions were presented to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at a special community event here early Sunday where the 100th episode of the radio programme was broadcast.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who addressed the historic 100th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, described his connection with the popular monthly radio programme likening it to "Prasad Ki Thaal" (offering to God) and said that it has become a "spiritual journey" for him.
"Like when people go to worship God, they bring along a Thaal of Prasad. For me, 'Mann Ki Baat' is like a 'Prasad Ki Thaal' at the feet of God in the form of 'Janata-Janardan', the people. 'Mann Ki Baat' has become a spiritual journey of my being. 'Mann Ki Baat' is a journey from the self to the collective. 'Mann Ki Baat' is a journey from myself to ourselves. It is not me, but you are its Sanskar Sadhana," PM Modi said.
After listening to PM Modi's 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat at India House, Singer Raageshwari said, "I think it is fantastic. Waking up at 4 in the morning, getting ready and coming here - absolutely fruitful...I think it brings not just the country together but it also motivates the youngsters..."
After listening to the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami says, "...I think the great bit for the community was to be involved with it as a community rather than individually listening to it at home..."
Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday flagged off a marathon to mark the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s "Mann ki Baat" radio broadcast. The marathon, organised by the Hindustan Scouts and Guides and the Dogra Kranti Dal, is one of 100 marathons scheduled throughout the day across the Union Territory to celebrate the monthly broadcast. "The 100 marathons across the Union Territory will also raise awareness and strengthen action and cooperation against drug abuse and trafficking," Sinha told the gathering before flagging off the marathon at the Balidan Stambh (War Memorial).
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, after listening to the 100th episode of #MannKiBaat, says, "Mann Ki Baat has become a social campaign, a mass revolution..."
While addressing the people in Kolar district in Karnataka, PM Modi said, “Unstable governments can't have a vision. During the Congress regime, the world was hopeless of India, but as soon as BJP came to power, the world now looked up to India as a bright spot. Karnataka has decided to elect BJP. The double-engine govt is very important in the state for continuous development. During Congress and JDS rule the development pace slowed down."
While speaking to reporters, Finance Minister said, “There is no politics in the program 'Mann Ki Baat'..in this we are able to identify every citizen who really built India."
The 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio program made its global broadcast today i.e. Sunday, April 30. It is a historic moment with the 100th episode to be broadcast live in the United Nations headquarters in New York. Read Top quotes here
After listening to the 100th episode of Mann ki Baat, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "After listening to the 100th episode of #MannKiBaat, says, "...Interact with people and connecting with them can be done only by someone who is large-hearted..."
Students and teachers at Irfania Madarsa in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow listened to the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat
In every episode of Mann Ki Baat, the service and capabilities of fellow citizens have inspired others. Every citizen becomes an inspiration for another in this program. In a way, every episode of Mann Ki Baat prepares the ground for the next one, says PM Modi during the 100th edition
Mann Ki Baat has been a catalyst in igniting numerous mass movements, be it 'Har Ghar Tiranga' or 'Catch the Rain', Mann Ki Baat has enabled mass movements to gain momentum, says PM Modi
"Mann Ki Baat has always moved ahead with goodwill, service-spirit and duty-sense. This positivity will take the country forward in the time of independence, will take it to new heights and I am happy that the beginning of 'Mann Ki Baat' is becoming a new tradition of the country today," says PM Modi
PM Modi also connected with Vijayashanti from Manipur who makes clothes from lotus fibres. This unique eco-friendly idea of hers was discussed in 'Mann Ki Baat', and her work became more popular.
During the 100th edition of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said "I'm glad that Mann Ki Baat has covered various stories of women empowerment, such as the women of Deora village in Chhattisgarh, tribal women in Tamil Nadu making terracotta cups, and women rejuvenating Vellore Lake. Mann Ki Baat has showcased stories of talented individuals across diverse fields, from promoting Aatmanirbhar Bharat to Make in India and space startups. The mission to re-establish our toy industry began with Mann Ki Baat.
While addressing the 100th episode of Mann ki baat, PM Modi said Mann ki Baat has become festival that celebrates India's positivity, its people
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation in the historic 100th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' and said that his radio programme is the "Mann Ki Baat" of millions of Indians and an expression of their emotions. The Prime Minister said that he received thousands of letters and messages from the people and was "swept away by emotions" while reading them. "The Mann Ki Baat show is the personification of our citizens; here we celebrate positivity, and people's participation," PM Modi said, while adding that the show is a way of celebrating others' achievements, an occasion to learn from others.
I have received another special message from Audrey Azoulay, DG, UNESCO regarding 'Mann Ki Baat'. She has wished all the countrymen for this wonderful journey of 100th episodes: PM
While addressing the the 100th edition of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said The 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign has improved the gender ratio in Haryana
"Tourism sector is growing rapidly in the country. Be it our natural resources, rivers, mountains, ponds or our pilgrimage sites, it is important to keep them clean. This will help the tourism industry a lot, says PM
Mann Ki Baat has been a specialty, and through it many mass movements have taken birth and gained momentum: PM
Numerous citizens have been constructing and cleaning Stepwells and lakes for the last 30 years. Narrating these stories in #MannKiBaat has often made me emotional: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi during the 100th edition of Mann Ki Baat, said on 3rd October 2014, on the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dashami, we started Mann Ki Baat together. Today I would like to congratulate all the citizens on the 100th episode of #MannKiBaat. The show is the personification of our citizens; here we celebrate positivity, and people's participation.
PM Modi connects with Selfie with Daughter' initiative activist Sunil Jaglan. Jaglan, a former Sarpanch of Bibipur village in Jind, had launched the campaign from the village in June 2015. His initiative had drawn praise from even Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who even mentioned it in his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' radio address. Under the campaign, Jaglan urged people to take photographs with their daughters and upload them on social media. He later created a dedicated website for the initiative where people could share selfies with their daughters. The man behind the 'Selfie with Daughter' initiative, Sunil Jaglan, had said that the campaign which was launched from a small village in Haryana about eight years ago to raise awareness about ills like female foeticide has gradually snowballed into a success.
I can't believe it's been so many years since Mann Ki Baat began. Each episode has been special: PM Modi
PM Modi says, Mann Ki Baat show is the personification of our citizens; here we celebrate positivity, and people's participation.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, along with others, listen to the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Union Minister Amit Shah on Mann ki Baat, “PM narendramodi Ji's Mann Ki Baat is not just a radio program, it's a movement for social change for the better.
PM Modi is addressing the nation the 100th episiode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki baat.
PM Modi will shortly begin address to the nation in his monthly radio programme that will complete its 100th episode today. EAM S Jaishankar joins diaspora and friends of India in New Jersey, USA
PM Modi will shortly begin address to the nation in his monthly radio programme that will complete its 100th episode today. The show will broadcast live across the country and in various parts of the world including the United Nations Headquarters.
Ahead of PM Modi's 100th episode, Kiran Bedi in a tweet wrote, “#MannKiBaat is the ultimate lesson in communicating leadership. It connects with the last mile across length and breadth of geography, gender, cultures, language,time zones and more. Most of all it informs,educates, inspires & unites."
Ahead of PM Modi's 100 episode of Mann ki baat, Union Minister Rajnath Singh said, “The 100th episode of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' has become a milestone in the world of mass communication. By establishing direct contact with the countrymen through this programme, Modi has not only made them aware on many subjects, but has also inspired them"
"Be it the topic of cleanliness, encouraging Covid warriors, inspiring Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao, Make in India, or water conservation, Modiji left political issues and joined public life. He has put his point very effectively on almost every aspect."
Ahead of the 100th episode of the Prime Minister's monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat', Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said it is called 'Mann Ki Baat' but actually it is 'Jan Jan Ki Baat'. While talking to ANI, Uttarakhand CM said, "It might be called 'Mann Ki Baat' but actually it is 'Jan Jan Ki Baat'. This is about several people in the country who used to work hard without recognition."
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri says, "...What started out as a unique, unprecedented, new innovation has suddenly, over a period of time, become a phenomenal outreach program where the Head of Govt, PM Modi communicates & interacts with segments of the population in a direct manner which has a resonance with the audience..."
PM Modi will address the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat show at 11 am today.
From a pan-India design challenge for entrepreneurs to develop substitutes for single-use plastic items to the visit of youths to lighthouses, the Union Ministry of Tourism has planned "100 days of action" to mark the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Mann ki Baat" radio broadcast.
The episode is scheduled to be broadcast on Sunday.
Pune City Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Jagdish Mulik said that the Prime Minister's monthly radio address 'Mann ki Baat' will be broadcast live at 1000 locations in the city on Sunday.
"The program has received immense appreciation from across the country. This Sunday, on the 30th of the month, the program will be broadcast live at 11 am and will cover various events across the country. The pune city will also be participating in this time's 'Mann Ki Baat' and the city bjp decided to broadcast Mann Ki Baat at 1000 locations across the city", Mulik said.
Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda on Sunday said that Mann Ki Baat reaching 100th episode and its popularity among people indicates that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has contributed towards social causes.
PM Modi's monthly radio programme which started on October 3, 2014, will reach its 100th episode today as it is set to be aired at 11 am across the country.
Ahead of the historic 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to people to join him live at 11 am today. He said that the journey of his monthly radio program in which he addresses the common people has been ‘truly special’.
Ahead of PM Modi's address on the 100th episode of Mann ki baat, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has raised 2 questions for the prime minister. In a tweet, she wrote, “"Dear Hon’ble Modiji- today is 100th episode of Mann ki Baat due to be telecast live even at UN HQ. Please do tell us: 1. Why India’s athlete betis can’t be protected from powerful BJP predators 2. Why SEBI can’t finish Adani invetigation in SC timeframe Dhanyavad.
Ahead of the 100th episode of PM Narendra Modi's monthly radio programme, BJP national president said that “Mann Ki Baat reaching 100th episode and its popularity among people indicate that people have appreciated it and PM Modi has contributed towards social causes."
Ahead of the 100th episode of PM Narendra Modi's monthly radio programme, Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sand art at Puri Beach.
A report on ‘Mann Ki Baat’ by the Institute for Competitiveness was released at a media conference event on Friday. The report is the result of an extensive study of the 99-episode transcripts of Mann Ki Baat published from 2014-2023 using Natural Language Processing tools. It is a comprehensive compilation of a ‘decade of reflection’ on the impact that the platform championed by Prime Minister Modi has made on galvanizing people’s resolve and action to bring about societal change and transformation. Read more here
Here are the Finding from IIM Rohtak Study:
1) 73% people are optimistic and feel country is going to progress.
2) 58% of listeners say living conditions have improved.
3) 59% have reported increased trust in govt.
4) 60% people interested in nation building.
PM Modi in a tweet wrote “Do tune in at 11 AM for Mann Ki Baat 100. This has been a truly special journey, in which we have celebrated the collective spirit of the people of India and highlighted inspiring life journeys."
A special study conducted by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) has said that around 76% of Indian media persons believe Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat has played a significant role in introducing the real Bharat to countrymen. IIMC Director General Prof. Sanjay Dwivedi pointed out that the study also tried to understand which issue discussed by the Prime Minister in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ had the most influence. In response, 40% of respondents mentioned ‘education’, while 26% said ‘information about grassroots innovators’ as the most influential topic.
