MANN KI BAAT / PM Modi's address in 'Mann Ki Baat', mentions about National War Memorial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 85th edition of Mann Ki Baat today (on 30 January). Today's Mann Ki Baat program is the first episode of this year. PM Modi today discussed many important issues with the countrymen.

PM Modi remembers Bapu

PM Modi said that this is the first 'Mann Ki Baat' of 2022. Today we will again take forward such discussions, which are related to the positive inspirations and collective efforts of our country and countrymen. Today is also the death anniversary of our revered Bapu Mahatma Gandhi. This day of 30 January reminds us of the teachings of Bapu.

The tableau of the nation's bravery seen on the Rajpath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that just a few days ago we also celebrated Republic Day. The tableau of the nation's valor and strength, which we saw on the Rajpath in Delhi, has filled everyone with pride and enthusiasm. A change that you must have seen, now the Republic Day celebrations will start from 23rd January i.e. the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and will continue till 30th January i.e. the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

PM Modi mentioned the statue of Netaji

He said that a digital statue of Netaji has also been installed at India Gate. The way the country welcomed this, the wave of joy that erupted from every corner of the country, we can never forget the kind of feelings expressed by every countryman. We saw that the 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' near India Gate and the Jyoti lit at the 'National War Memorial' nearby were united. There were tears in the eyes of so many countrymen and martyr families on this emotional occasion.

Like 'Amar Jawan Jyoti', the contribution of martyrs is also immortal.

PM Modi said that like 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' our martyrs, their inspiration and their contribution are also immortal. I would tell all of you, whenever you get an opportunity, definitely visit the 'National War Memorial'. In the midst of these events of Amrit Mahotsav, many important national awards were also given in the country. One is the Prime Minister's National Children's Award. These awards were given to those children who have done bold and inspirational work at a young age. We all must tell about these children in our homes. These will also inspire our children and will instill in them the zeal to illuminate the name of the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Padma Award has also been announced in the country. There are many such names among the recipients of Padma awards, about which very few people know. These are the Unsung Heroes of our country, who have done extraordinary things in ordinary circumstances. For example, Basanti Devi of Uttarakhand has been honored with Padma Shri. Basanti Devi lived her entire life in the midst of struggles.

He said that Mohammed Ibrahim of Chennai wants to see India as a big power in the field of defense in 2047. They want that India should have its own research base on the Moon and India should start the work of settling the human population on Mars.

PM Modi said that certainly Bhikaji Cama was one of the most courageous women of the freedom movement. In 1907, he hoisted the tricolor in Germany. The person who supported him in designing this tricolor was Shyamji Krishna Varma. Maybe God will wish me to do this work and I also got the good fortune of this work. When I was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, his ashes were brought to India in 2003. A memorial has also been constructed in the memory of Shyamji Krishna Varma at his birth place, Mandvi in ​​Kutch.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India has been a land of education and knowledge. We have not confined education to bookish knowledge but have seen it as a holistic experience of life. India has been the land of education and knowledge. We have not confined education to bookish knowledge but have seen it as a holistic experience of life. One of the names in the list of such great personalities is that of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh. Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh had handed over his house for the establishment of a technical school. He helped a lot financially for the construction of education centers in Aligarh and Mathura.

He said that I have also come to know about a similar donation by an alumnus of IIT BHU. BHU alumnus Jai Chaudhary donated one million dollars i.e. about seven and a half crore rupees to IIT BHU Foundation. Friends, in our country, there are many people belonging to different fields, who are fulfilling their responsibility towards the society by helping others. I am very happy that such efforts are being seen continuously in the field of higher education especially in our different IITs. There is no dearth of such inspiring examples in central universities as well.

PM Modi said that Virat, the charger horse of the President's Bodyguards, took part in his last parade in the Republic Day parade. Ghoda Virat came to Rashtrapati Bhavan in 2003 and used to lead the parade every time on Republic Day as Commandant Charger. Even when a foreign head of state was welcomed in Rashtrapati Bhavan, he used to play this role. This year, on Army Day, the horse Virat was also given a COAS Commendation Card by the Army Chief. In view of Virat's immense services, after his retirement, he was given farewell in an equally grand manner.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that our culture is a priceless heritage not only for us but for the whole world. People from all over the world want to know him, want to understand, want to live. Our culture is very much liked in Argentina.